But I have got to say, I like it.

I don’t so much care for the dressing up part. But I am a huge fan of the gathering with friends and family, strolling around the suburbs, meeting neighbors, and eating candy…a lot of candy.

I think we need more holidays that encourage to turn off the television, get out of our houses, and be in community.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from this Halloween.

How cute are these kids all decked out? Even Molly was feeling festive. (Yes, Target got the best of me again. I have no shame. My poor dog.)

How did you celebrate “Halloween”?

Confession: I think my nieces are literally the cutest kids in the whole world. (Only to be closely rivaled by my God daughter, and the children I sponsor through WorldVision and Compassion.)

Confession: I am aware of how annoying this behavior is but I can’t seem to stop myself. (This post is a case in point.)

Confession: I am happy to “ooh” and “aah” about how adorably cute your children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews are, but ONLY because I expect the same courtesy in return. (And it has to be said, sometimes your kids are only cute to you and God. I certainly went through a stage or two where I was nothing short of scary looking.)

But really have you ever seen anything cuter than this?

And this?

And this?

Go ahead lie to me if you must. But I am sticking to my guns, “cutest kids in the world.”