I am back again this October with another installment in the popular series called "My Sister is a Halloween Costume Ninja". (Part One is here.) That's my sister in the photo above, dressed as Morticia Addams, surrounded by Cousin It, Lurch, her darling husband Gomez, and Wednesday.
Read moreCostuming the Family is Fun!
I have a treat for you today, a rich buffet of Halloween goodness. My sister and her family dress up together, as a fivesome, every Halloween. Anyone who has conceived of, organized, and executed a group costume knows the difficulty involved. Committing to this endeavor, year after year, even as her children grow into obstinate teens, even when her inner voice begs for a break to just sit out a year for land's sake, and watch that other modern family celebrate Halloween on TV, shows a strength of mind that I am proud to see in my little sis. I must publicly say how much I admire her achievement. And now you can too!
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