Mom would buy the candy early, and it would be separated by brand in a large wooden bowl, that she also used to bake bread. Everyone snuck out to the washing machine lol and by Halloween not much was left. She’d run out and get more just in time. I always thought it was her way to trick or treat all of us.

Her and dad, being older would greet each child and comment on the costumes, like grandparents and often took pictures. It was always a great evening.