Belated Halloween Post

I'm late on my Halloween post but I couldn't not share the wonderful time we had in SF that weekend!

We flew into Oakland nice and early on Halloween, ready for the trick-or-treat bonanza that Way, Kevin and Ian had been promising us. Evie couldn't wait to put on her costume and show it off to everyone. Who can blame her? I'd want to wear a puffy, glittery dress if I could get away with it.

At about 5pm, we stepped out all decked out for a night of fun! We were the first ones out trick or treating in Way's neighborhood so got to pick the cream of the crop from all the candy piles.

Police escort for the her royal highness.

Our fearless dragon. or maybe lizard?

Going around Ian's neighborhood was just prep for the real thing though. At about 5;30, we headed over to Ian's Nana and Papa's to take part in the festivities at their house. Their neighborhood really gets into the holiday - the streets are blocked off to cars and all the houses try to outdo each other with decorations. My pictures don't do it justice - I wasn't able to capture how many kids there were or all the really neat decorations. Some of the decorations reminded me of Disneyland!

Outside Nana and Papa's house, ready to go!

Our crew

Doesn't this look like outside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland?

The next day, we did a quick drive over to Sonoma to check out Train Town. Train Town is a cute little amusement park that was perfect for the kiddos.

I don't think Nora liked getting too close to the goat!

Fire house!

After lunch, we stopped by HopMonk Brewery. It was very kid friendly and the kids were able to run around and play while we grown ups did some taste testing.

Lunch at HopMonk brewery

We were sad to leave, but enjoyed our time in SF. Can't wait to go back again!

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