A Small Tribute to Halloween Past...

I used to look forward to Halloween each year because I could dress up and get lots of free candy! I mean what kid doesn't enjoy that? But it seems the older I get, the less charm Halloween has for me. I'm hoping that when I have kids someday, I'll be able to enjoy it more through their enthusiastic and mystical outlook. But for now, here are some pictures as a tribute to the far distant days of Halloween eagerness and magic.

My second brother, Robert, sporting his custom-made Ghostbusters outfit for one Halloween (1989?). Talk about awesome!

My sister Diane and I before heading out to go trick-or-treating. This may have been taken the same time as Robert's ghostbusting picture. I was Raggedy-Ann and Diane was the fairy godmother. As you'll see, we Miller kids rotated through the Halloween costumes on hand. :) But look at the chubby excitement on my face! I knew I'd be getting lots of chocolate. However, if I recall right, I think this was the year that my dad drove us around in our large Chevy van to trick-or-treat from house to house. The side door of the van was left open for easier maneuvering as we jumped out to trick-or-treat and jumped back in to move on to the next house. At one point I jumped with impatient glee out of the side door while the van was still moving, and fell down on the road. Next thing I knew the back right van tire was running over my foot/ankle, and then resting there until my mom and dad realized what had happened. or what I had done. Not one of my finer moments, but I didn't have any broken bones, thankfully.

Yay, this picture of me is what Niklas remembers me looking like as a little girl when he lived in Washington. This year I was the fairy godmother, Lynda (youngest sister) was the cute lil' devil, and Diane took the witch role. Again, see the excitement to trick-or-treat! (Or maybe this was afterwards?)

This is an instance of "Pumpkin Love" by yours truly and my sister Diane.

I was wondering when I saw this picture: do I look any different, as in older?? These were taken by my mom before Halloween of 2002 (in case you missed the glaring picture label), the year I graduated from high school. I was baking up a storm for the Trunk-or-Treat at our church, and I remember being grumpy when my mom took these pictures... I can't believe how many goodies I made!! I was so painstakingly perfectionistic about it too. My flare for baking has ebbed a bit, but I still find enjoyment and sometimes satisfaction in creating baked goods and CHOCOLATE desserts!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! <----Also the colors for my high school...what and WHY??