We decided to pool our resources this year and focus on one sweet costume for the three of us. We drew straws and Charlotte ended up with the smallest straw (she did lodge a formal protest, seeing as she is not quite capable of grabbing and holding straws yet), meaning she would have to dress up -- which is lucky because although the costume is adorable, I've never looked good in horizontal red stripes.

Kate had the inspired design idea to make jagged sleeves on the onesie. I have since cut the sleeves on the rest of Charlotte's onesies as I think it will make her look like a tougher baby. She smiles too much to be intimidating. But a smiling baby in jagged sleeves, you're basically an enforcer like Rocky Balboa.

Below is what happens when a pirate discovers their nose. It's a new development here in the Bender household and based on the concentration devoted to keeping track of the nose, there is apparently some concern on Charlotte's part that the nose will be leaving the building. So far it appears to be attached well, but Kate and I will add it to our list of concerns and maintenance checks as the baby's super.