Halloween costumes …  where do we come up with the ideas for  what our children will wear for Halloween ?  When the doorbell rings and “trick or treaters” pop up, the best surprises are those costumes that aren’t “canned.”  They may not be store bought perfect – heck, they may not even be on straight but you can see the creativity in them.

You know, those of you who read our blog regularly, that my three grandchildren are a constant source of delight.   This was the first Halloween where they were big enough to be dressed in costume.   In Florida, Layla was a peacock.   After getting the hang of people offering treats, Layla apparently began to be delighted each time she could put her hand in a basket and take more of the shiny stuff people were offering to her.  The pictures of her are from my son and his wife – still labeled “Seitz Photography” because technically they were photographed by a Seitz! 

Back in Georgia, Thomas and Iris were dressed as 2 of the Marx brothers – Groucho and Harpo.   The Marx Brother’s movies were played often in our house when the kids were young so it came as no surprise that my daughter thought to dress her children as 2 of the zany brothers.  A hat with golden locks like Harpo was made for Iris – along with a horn found at Target in the bike aisle.  She was complete!   Thomas had a Groucho sweater and then was ready for makeup.  Putting hair gel and then face makeup on a 12 month old is an interesting site to watch.  Jaime and Matt tag teamed and- voila’ – Thomas was transformed into Groucho!    The result was hilarious.   Thomas may not have appreciated it but he looked good!

I trust everyone had a Happy Halloween.  Here are a few pictures from those 3 little people who bring such joy!

                     Phew!  Halloween is over – Iris can be wrapped in her swaddler and get some rest!!!