Just treats....is that okay?

So, I've been planning to write all day and Grace's first nap was a wee one and well...you know...where does the time go.?!  Anyhoo...yesterday, Grace experienced her first All Saints Eve or Halloween, as it's more commonly called, (and as it will be referred to for the purposes of this entry).  I got a variety of feedback as it pertains to observing Halloween.  I got..."Grace is doing Halloween?", and there were several statements of "I don't do Halloween".  I don't think anyone meant to suggest that we were doing something wrong (at least I hope not) by dressing up Grace in a cute tutu  that her Granny Rose sent her.  I hope not!  I mean, as a Christian ( and here's the rub), I get the implication of Halloween.  There's supposedly this thin line between this and other worlds, and it allows spirits (good and bad) to come forth.  That even sounds wicked and certainly not like something I would let my 9 month old daughter participate in, right?  But what about the candy (that she can't even eat), or the cute little tutu (that her grandmother bought her) or the cute little kids who ring the door bell dressed up in all manner of costumes...most of which are more adorable than anything else?  What about the fact that I was allowed by my parents to dress up and go out at night, scared out of my mind, and knock on doors for candy or whatever other treats might come my way?  To that some have said, when you know better, you must do better.  I agree wholeheartedly.  I'm more interested in Harvest Festivals or Fall Carnivals or All Saints' Eve Days.  I seek out the pumpkin patches and hay rides and fun and games with hot chocolate.  But I also wanted Grace to dress up and take a picture on what was her first Halloween.  Her older sister is even picking out next year's costume (Tiana it is), should Grace continue to "do Halloween".  Well, she didn't go door to door; mostly because it would have been more work for me and we have a limited selection of neighbors.  But she did experience Halloween so say the pictures.  Sidenote:  see her cute pictures below.   I turned out ok (I think :o), and I experienced Halloween for many years.  And the truth of the matter is, she, as we all do, will make her own choice when she's of age.  Heaven forbid I should be a grandmother someday and Grace finds herself in my shoes (GASP).  In any case, this year, I'm the mommy and Grace had a Halloween with just treats....and that's okay with me!