Hallowe'en

It was Happy, of course.  And definitely spanned more than one day.

There was the school Harvest Festival ...

 

  ... a "tricks and treats" class for the dogs in which Red was the star ...

 ... an art school party ...

... a holiday event with games, contests, painting pumpkins, and dancing ...

 

... trick-or-treating at the zoo after hours ...

 

... "monster-ghost" cookie baking (to take around the neighborhood ... several neighbors commented that this was the first time they'd ever received something from a trick-or-treater.  XX is always up for something unusual) ...

... and pumpkin carving.

XX wanted to be a pygmy hippo and she wanted Red be a pygmy hippo with her. Her first choice was to be a kannemeyeria, a hippo-like dinosaur, but thankfully, I was able to talk her out of that.

It wasn't too hard to find a "cute" hippo costume ...

... but Red's costume was harder.

It started out as a doggy-shaped baby blanket from a thrift store, 

but with a few clips and stitches, became a little hat and coat.

Galaxy went as what else? A giraffe.

I never did get a photo of all "three" of my kids, because just as we were getting ready to go out, a neighbor rang the doorbell, so we went out together.  The two little girls had a great time, though I have to say, most of the fun was in the running between houses.  They skipped most of the places, except those where XX wanted to be sure to give out a cookie.

Galaxy gamely walked along, but Red did not have a good time.  He got frightened by a small "shark" and a "bride," barking madly.  He was relieved to be home and out of his hat, though not his warm and cuddly coat.  

All in all, a great Hallowe'en.