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Heather's brother drove down from the Bay Area yesterday afternoon with his family. We took went to DCA to participate in "Mickey's Halloween Treat". It was particularly exciting for their 2-year-old daughter Chloe. She refused to sit in her stroller or be held - she wanted to hold Heather's hand as she walked all over DCA, dressed as Mickey Mouse, and collecting ridiculous amounts of candy from cheerful cast members. Apparently, she's been scared by recent Nightmare Before Christmas TV commercials, so I read her the kids book before we left and gave her a bendy Jack to hold in the car. By the time we got to the park, she was saying "Hi, Jack!" to all of the people dressed as the character. We didn't do any attractions, but it really wasn't about grown-ups. In all, a mellow and satisfying Halloween.