Halloween has always had very happy memories for me. As a kid, growing up in a wonderful Michigan suburb, it was a much anticipated event thanks to my mom and all the other moms in our neighborhood.

My DH and I were actually engaged on Halloween, making it even more special. We were at a Halloween costume party that night dressed as Merlin and Morgana from the movie, "Excaliber". Our costumes were custom made and fantastic.

Married with kids, my girlfriends and I went all out with decorations. Every year for the past 30 years now, we've had our annual Halloween homemade soups and breads dinner party. It started out as a healthy meal before the dads took out our collective kids trick-or-treating, while we moms would sit on the front porch handing out candy, chatting and sipping mulled cider. But, alas, our kids have now grown up, becoming lawyers, physicists, dentists, professors, and whatever. Grandkids are starting to trickle in, who we all share. But, sadly, costumes have fallen along the wayside with we parents/ grandparents! I miss that part of Halloween. Please forgive, I'm reminiscing. But it was fun, and now I look forward to hearing about other's costumes.

No, not dressing up. Halloween on a Monday might mean even less kids/people out and about. We had very few kids come by last year, so it might be worth turning off the exterior lights ...

No. No party and no trick-or-treaters, so no reason to wear a costume.

If my son goes to a party I'm looking forward to a picture of the dressed up grand baby. But no party plans for me, and my house fronts on a busy road, I would never open the door for a stranger at night.

I go trick-or-treating with my godchildren and they expect me to wear a costume. I have a giant banana costume but they were getting sick of that one and requested a new one so I've ordered a fox onesie from Amazon. I really hate sexy whatever and I'm not crafty and never make my own costume. thank goodness for furries, now there are lots of very comfortable and snuggly animal Costumes out there. I will also do fox face make up

PS I did love the giant banana costume because extremely small children totally got it and find it hilarious, whereas lots of grownup costumes Are beyond them. I got a lot of hugs from the three-year-old set.

My DD's little dog

Nope, and I sort of miss not being excited over a costume. The last time I dressed up was probably three years ago. I went out as a Catrina.

My mother, daughter, granddaughter and I (4 generations) are going out dressed as the three blind mice and the farmers wife.

My DD just sent me this pic of her little India's new Halloween costume. India is an 11-pound Tibetan Spaniel with the sweetest face.

Halloween is a big deal in y neighborhood. The younger (not jaded) neighbors arrange a block party from 4 - 6, then we all go home and answer the door for at least a hundred trick or treaters. I have to admit that I am getting over it. Last year I wore some deer antlers that light up and a red nose. Other years I just wear devil horns. I never feel much like doing it but once I get to the party and see the clever outfits others are wearing, I wish I had made more of an effort. I will have to dig around the house and see what I can come up with. Somewhere there is a scrub suit I got from the hospital with fake blood on it.

I will be dressing up as a spa diva. That's because I'm ignoring Halloween for the first time ever and going on a long weekend away, partly at a spa resort in NY.

My 'name' here will tell you why the two dogs shown in their costumes are just making my day! So incredibly CUTE!

@robo someone recently had to explain furries to me. I had no idea....

We have a small party to attend this weekend. I might go in my bathrobe and slippers. Just because I can.

Our neighbor had her annual Halloween bash last weekend, so hubby & I already got to dress up. I was super comfy as a ghostly vampire in a long soft knit white dress w/ shredded hem & sleeves, over stretch capris, camisole & sandals. I put a lot shadow around our eyes & smeared bright red lip stain on & around our mouths - messed up my hair - done!

Eld that puppy is adorable , it looks a lot like my little girl . Mine is a toy fox terrier what is hers ? I would love that for Mia did someone make it for her?

Lynn how stinking cute ! Precious . That lion mane kitty is very cute too. I like seeing the animals most .

Raven, she is a rescue so we are not exactly sure. But we think she is Chihuahua (of course) and Italian Greyhound. She has very long legs.

My DD ordered the antler cap on line. It is actually for a cat!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Fancihorse?ref=profile_shopname 

I would suggest that she Google toy fox terrier , she most definitely has some in her she has the legs . I don't think she is chihuahua. Everyone thinks Mia is a chihuahua because of the size but she is not.

Mia in her thunder shirt .

That might be a thought, Raven.

I'm sure I've posted this before...Since the kids are gone,I must admit that it scares me how much I love this dog .

My Bingo could be cousins to your little guys, raven and eld! Have you ever heard of reindeer chihuahuas?

ETA: Trick or Treat is always on the 30th where we live. I know, it's weird. We had 5 kiddos this year, which is a 100% from the past two years.

My kids are older and no longer trick-or-treat but I enjoy answering the doorbell to all the littles in our neighborhood. We have the sweetest little kids as our neighbors. I adore them! But I'm disappointed at the hours our town posted for trick-or-treating--either make it a weekend when all families can accommodate, or later in the evening when everyone can be home from work and participate.

The Scrooge is early this year. (hmph!)

OMG! That little reindeer doggie and all of the animals are so adorable! The people costumes are mighty cute, too. Scooby Doo is my favorite cartoon. Y'all have gotten me in the spirit, thank you.

Chihuahua come in two types...Deer and Applehead.

Love the pets, but the Scooby-Doo gang is awesome!

All four generations (I'm holding the baby) went to a Halloween party on Saturday night. Went as the three blind mice and the Farmers wife, it was a blast!

Just this little guy!

Love the Scooby Doo theme! I want to do that one year, with the Addams Family.

Okay, I just want to dress up as Morticia (LOL) But she's so amazing. I love this clip of all the best Gomez/Morticia moments : )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm2tzsT5lLU

Clearly, dogs are better sports about Halloween than cats!

"Chihuahua come in two types...Deer and Applehead" apparently Reindeer Chihuahua is another name for Deer head Chihuahua.