Batman, Robin and the Batmobile were a big hit last night. We went to the subdivision across the street, as our neighborhood of six houses is not conducive to a treat sweep.
Batman, Robin and the Batmobile
Batmobile: even stylin' from the rear
The kids could not contain their joy. And Eddie was positively glowing with pride when people ooh-ed and aah-ed over the Batmobile.
Superheroes on the lookout for bad guys
At the very last house, the unthinkable happened: Their archenemy, the Joker, appeared (in the form of a 10-year-old in greasepaint).
The evil Joker appears
He sidled up next to the Batmobile and hissed, “Batman.” Batman and Robin were shocked that the Joker would be so bold. They scrambled out of the Batmobile, ready to give chase, with Batman yelling, “Let’s get that Joker!” Batman did have to pause to gently place his bag of loot on the sidewalk, but then took off in hot pursuit. Eddie had to round them back up, much to their dismay.
Batman gives chase
Today they woke up with two thoughts, and two thoughts only: We need to find the Joker, and we need to eat all the candy in those bags. (Side note: Gideon ended up with so much more candy than Dominic because of how he completely embraced the candy-gathering: He ran up to each house hollering “Trick or Treat!” and smiling at everyone, charming the pants off folks.)
Eddie took them back over to canvass the neighborhood. He said they are convinced that the Joker was taking candy from children and needs to be in police custody.
"He ran that way!"
"This might be a clue!"
Though they interviewed many people, they were unable to locate the Joker. (Curses! Foiled again!) The search continues.
Observe and report 
That is the most awesome Halloween post I’ve ever seen. How much fun!
I hope they find the joker and avoid tummy aches from candy!
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Nice. Very good story-telling. Awesome batmobile. And a very fun evening!
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Beth – I am so impressed with this whole evenings shenanigans! The boys look like they are having a fabulous time (all three of them) and isn’t it the coolest having kids so we can re-visit being kids again ourselves? Miss you!
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All the holidays are so much fun again because the kids are so excited. I love it!
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I think eddie needs to go in to the batmobile business ! Great job !
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Great costumes!
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