October 31st

This Halloween Ray and I, for the first time did not trick-or-treat. Yes, you read it right. We didn't dress like fools and beg for candy. It was indeed a dark day in the history of the Mattingly and Wright family.

But do not fear, we did managed to dress up for the occasion. Ray was on duty for Halloween, so he was dressed as a sailor roving the pier protecting his sub from terrorist attacks. I stayed at home dressed as a black pregnant woman passing out candy to little kids.

I spent the day having a Harry Potter marathon and doing some scrapbooking. Around 5:30 pm the kids started arriving at the door and by 7:45 pm I was all out of candy.

Ray and I just love Halloween and as strong supporters of this wonderful holiday we firmly believe that the art of begging for candy must be taught early in life. So next year will be much different. Yes, we will be the parents that dresses our daughter in some overly cute costume that she will be embarrassed by years later. We will pack her into her stroller and beg for candy at every house until we are tired, regardless of the fact she already fell asleep three hours ago. The legacy of our family will live on in the mounds of Tootsie Rolls, Snickers and Nerds collected each year. For this is how family traditions are made and passed on!