Halloween 1989, not quite 2 years old

Halloween has changed dramatically since the time of my childhood, but even since my son Michael’s childhood. Here is his first Halloween costume, worn for actual trick-or-treating. Even though he wasn’t looking super happy in this picture, he liked his clown costume (minus the mask, which he didn’t like) and loved Mommy pulling him in his red wagon to a few neighbors’ homes on our street to collect candy in his plastic pumpkin. After about a half hour, he was pooped and ready to go home and go to sleep!

Today, families more often attend Halloween parties affiliated with churches, schools, youth organizations or private parties. However your family chooses to celebrate, have a safe and happy Halloween!