Time Stops Photography: Happy Halloween!

All week long, the weather forecast didn't look too promising for Halloween. I heard many comments of 100% chance from other moms throughout the week. It did, indeed, start last night. Every time I looked out the window, there was rain. I even took an umbrella to the grocery store with me (to buy our candy at very last minutes) and I really dislike umbrellas. When it was time for the kids to arrive home on the bus, I met them with umbrellas as well. I asked if they were reconsidering trick or treating because of the rain and they barely missed a beat in saying, "Of course not!". Plans had been set to meet their friends in the cul de sac at 4:35-4:40pm and that was that. After a few pictures to make me happy, it was time.

When we headed out, it was still raining and they each took umbrellas. I was balancing an umbrella over my head and essentially shooting one-handed. :) Amazingly enough, it slowly turned into a slight drizzle and eventually stopped altogether. We even had a few moments of sun! I was thrilled as I wanted to capture this Halloween on my camera - as I try to do every year. This one was a big change though. While they didn't mind if we tagged along, they clearly didn't need us there. My husband and I hung out for awhile, ended up taking their umbrellas for them and headed home before they were done. I did manage to get a handful of shots though.