Dragon queen

With the changing leaves and chilly weather I knew that we couldn't be far from that special time of year when mom dresses me up in a silly uniform and parades me around like a circus chimp. And so it was that today was the second annual playgroup Halloween party. Good to know other moms share questionable and not altogether unscary judgment when it comes to toddler apparel. Seriously, is my stylist out of town this week?? My outfit totally made me look like I've been putting back too many ho-ho's.

At any rate, I thought it was a special time to reflect back on how much we've all changed in the last year...and of course just to check and see if anyone's mom made them recycle their costume from last year. (How embarrassing, right? Luckily for my friends, no repeat performances in this group.)

Me 2007: Baby bumble bee

Me 2008: Preparing for my big entrance (cue the band!)

Zach 2007: Mr. Monkey

Zach 2008: Dinomighty!

Jack 2007: MVB

Jack 2008: Sweep the leg!

Jordie 2007: Able to extinguish fires with his eyes

Jordie 2008: Bummed to be downgraded to using a hose

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And some newer members of the posse:

Gabe 2008: Wondering where his security is

Mia 2008: Hardly living up to her costume (clearly she was not aware that the alternate snack option was cookie with frosting)

Kool and the Gang 2008 (Umm, I get to be Kool, right?)

The "good kids" (i.e., the ones who posed for the group shot for longer than 5 seconds)

Did you hear the one about the dragon and the pig?

We've been friends for practically our entire lives, which allows me to do this without consequence