Penguin Treats

Penguin mania set in a few months back when Max became obsessed with "Curious George Goes to the Aquarium" and noticed he had the matching penguin stuffed animal. A new friendship was born, and Max and "Ping" became inseparable. Ping even accompanied us on our trip to the Aquarium in Charleston to meet some real penguins! "Baby Ping" was purchased at that time to provide Ping with a companion. When Max was asked about what he would like to dress up as for Halloween, his answer was not surprising. He has not wavered once in six weeks. And, of course, Ping also needed to participate in the Halloween fun!

Our nephews (and Max) were insistent that we go Trick or Treating in our "old neighborhood". Our "old" house is only a few streets away from our "new" house, so the difference is miniscule. But we were happy to reunite with old neighbors and friends at the annual Halloween cookout.

Check out all these kids!

One very small penguin is in the front, right corner.

Almost Max's whole family showed up for the main event, including Mimi, Babba, Aunts Stephanie and Deanna, and a werewolf and cowboy!

Max was still a little hesitant at the beginning of the night and wanted Mommy or Daddy to hold his hand as he went to the door. After a few houses, he was a professional and insisted, "I go to the door by myself now." He was also very aware of where his candy was - no one was allowed to hold his bucket! Max knows his family well.....gone are the days of candy heists from Baby Max!