Pregaming before Halloween trick-or-treating with the traditional bowl of chili…

…and the ceremonial viewing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Ellasaurus and Dinosaur Scientist ready to go out and capture some candy

Ready!

Ella checking the inner workings of the illuminated Baby Cat pumpkin

Little dinosaur walking to the first house, neighbors John and Lisa

Pretty much the evenings speed- Des and Cal, with Ella following shortly behind

A stunningly perfect autumn evening and sunset 

She gradually started picking up speed as she got into the rhythm of trick-or-treating

Pit stop for a quick candy break on the porch before bedtime