Halloween Monkeys

Ah, the monkey suit. I love it! I think it is downright adorable. However, I'm not so sure the kiddos have such a high opinion of it. Poor Liam wore it for his first Halloween. Lots of photos were taken, with nary a one showing a happy little camper. This is my absolute favorite picture of Liam in his monkey suit, Halloween 2010. The jack o'lanterns are grinning, but not our Liam, bless him.

His only consolation is that all subsequent siblings must also don the little monkey suit so that he's not the only baby humiliated at Halloween. And so, this year was Miss Charlotte's turn to wear the wooly cap and over-sized feet, Halloween 2013. A pink bow was added, giving it just the right touch, don't you think?

So now we have a matching set: Monkey One and Monkey Two. I'm sure these pictures will cause embarrassment for years to come. Tee-hee. Such sweet little primates!

The Magic of Halloween

For one night a year, on All Hallows' Eve,
You can be someone else if you choose.
It doesn't take much to transform yourself
And walk in another creature's shoes.

A few yards of cloth, a mask, and a hat
What more could could you possibly need?
To pretend for a night to be something you're not
Is a powerful feeling, indeed.

A hobo, a gypsy, a clown or a witch,
A ghost or a cowboy or bear
The options are many, the time is so short.
It's hard to decide what to wear.

You can be what you want.
You can be what you dream.
You can be what you fear.
You can be what you scheme.

So live out your dream on this Halloween night,
Whether monkey or Optimus Prime.
You're still you inside, whatever you wear.
Enjoy trick or treating, and have a great time!