Over the years my mother has really taken ownership of Halloween and transformed it into a wonderful celebration for family and friends. By offering a launching pad for trick-or-treating adventures—plus ample supplies of her famous homemade mac ‘n cheese—she has helped us create lots of fun memories together. This year we had the Archangel Michael (Zane), Jason Todd/Red Hood (Lillia) and assorted companions, an adorable ladybug (my niece Kyla), and a brand new baby (my nephew Levi)!