Superhero Halloween Fun

I finally took my good advice to take pictures of the kids in their costumes before we were ready for trick-or-treating.  After lunch today, everyone was happy so I suggested that we put on our costumes and take pictures.  It was so fun, and the pictures turned out so great. I'm really glad I did it.

The kids were all superheroes this year.

Calvin is the black Spider-Man.  I guess, technically, he is a villain and his name is Venom, but that didn't matter to the 6 year old.  He wanted to be the black Spider-Man and there was no swaying him.  (In case you're wondering, the real Spider-Man was overtaken by an alien symbiot resulting in the black costume and many other disastrous side effects...as you would expect from a parasite.)

 Andrew was Super Boy. Our own version.  He was pretty happy with himself and his orange cape.


We called this superhero Captain T.  And it's a good thing we got pictures of him in the afternoon because by trick-or-treating time he was in bed.  Doesn't he look like he's flying. I love this Super Baby stage!

 I couldn't resist being SuperMom for a day! 

My three Superheroes!
I love how SuperBoy's mask is lop-sided. Gotta keep the superhero humble. 

Look how pretty those colors are in the day light. 

 My sister and her kids created that fabulous pumpkin. What a sweet face. 


The five "big" kids ready for trick-or-treating!
From Left to Right:  WordGirl, Sun Commander, Captain Huggy Face (WordGirl's side-kick), Super Boy and Black Spider-Man.

Show us your superhero moves!


I am trying to look like a determined superhero, but I just can't pull it off...

Do you like dress-up?  We dress-up for all kinds of reasons...not just Halloween!
Do you have any great ideas to share?

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Unknown said…
I love that you are a Super Mom!! Beautiful superhero!
November 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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