It's finally Halloween . . .OPEN THIS DOOR!! LET US OUT!! 

The baby duck trick-or-treated with a dinosaur, monkey and frog. After about twenty minutes she returned to help her mom hand out candy. 

Tyler and Brendan prepare for their big evening. Lauren and Austin (duck and frog, respectively) refused to stay in the same frame. 

Brendan and his favorite pumpkin -- Darth Maul from Star Wars. 

A happy scene on our front porch before the sugar hits their systems. 

Two scary dinosaurs. Brian is wearing the third dinosaur hood I created. Brendan is wearing the fifth and final one. 

Brian's masterful pumpkin creations . . .a happy pumpkin, Strong Mad and Darth Maul. 

It's only October 30th and we've been to three Halloween parties . . .Our baby duck and big boy dinosaur are ready for a big finale tomorrow night. 

This is our fierce dinosuar. He prowls backyards, homes, offices and hallways for his prey -- the illusive Tootsie Pop, his favorite treat. 

Brendan refers to himself in this costume as a "T Brendan", a "Brendanausaurus", and a "Brendan Rex".  

Lauren Holt, the cutest baby duck in the world. Our favorite part of the costume is the tail. It sways gently from side to side as she waddles around in it. She'll even make "quack quack" noises for fawning parents and strangers. 

The Official Holt Family Halloween Picture 

Grandma & Grandpa DuBay with their three grandkids.  

Lauren, Brendan and Catherine enjoy a Halloween gathering at Grandma and Grandpa DuBay's. Somehow Brendan's ultimate dream of receiving Halloween presents came true . . . 

Saturday was Brendan's last soccer class. While he seemed to enjoy entangling himself in the net and frolicking on the artificial turf more than actually following instructions, he certainly looked the part of a soccer player. Thanks to the Bradleys for the fabulous ensemble. 

Brendan loved painting his pumpkin. He cleverly named his pumpkin, "Pumpkin". 

Lauren is thrilled that she is actually allowed to touch a pumpkin. When we provided her fingerpaints, however, she did not want paint on her hands or her pumpkin. Her pumpkin features a clean, natural look this year. 

We set out for a boat cruise with Phil and Susie DuBay today. Their boat, the "Lucky Are We", was amazing. Brendan loved being First Mate and Lauren loved doing laps on the deck around the boat.  

Grandpa DuBay lets Brendan steer the boat. Brendan really liked helping out at the helm.

Lauren looks on as Brendan gets to steer the boat. 

Grandma DuBay and Lauren relax on the top deck. 

Brian and Brendan enjoy their view from the bow. 

We enjoyed a short visit to Fogler's Farm yesterday to select this year's pumpkins. Brendan and Lauren were overwhelmed by the sheer number of available pumpkins.

Wandering the pumpkin aisles . . . where could our pumpkins be? 

I WANT THIS ONE!!!