Halloween preparations galore

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Originally uploaded by deirdre_mama.

We went to a really amazing neighborhood last night that goes all out with the spooky decorations for trick-or-treating. They even close off a cul-de-sac from traffic and throw a little block party, and our friends Carla and Dave host an annual Halloween party that's as much for the grown ups as for the kids. The kids made a killing with the loot. Here's to a sugar high that lasts for weeks!

The photo is of some terrific pumpkin paintings from Malcolm's classroom.