Cici, in a lime green Disney fairie dress with blinking LED wings, did the sweep of the lighted front doors on our street for candy with her mommy while I greeted the squealing waves of kids at our front porch.

We initially had a convoy of SUVs with child rangers on tactical candy assault. And then a few friendly neighbors on foot. Apparently, I was the only candygiver who came out of the house.

Cici is pictured here inventorying her loot. At just short of 4-years-old, she doesn't know the names of the candy yet. Next year for sure.

- mike lee - wheaton, md