(From the October issue of Mil Mania Newsletter/E-Mag)

Starting off, we have Jacqueline in her first modeling experience, as Little "Rat" Riding Hood (yes, there was a hood, too, but it took enough convincing to get her to try out the cape alone)...

...something she only endured for a moment before seeking the shelter of her sisters.  If she was trying to "blend", however, I don't think she was very successful!!!

Next it was Bree's turn...although she wasn't in the mood for hats, either.  Hence, she's not very well disguised... 

But then again, why would any star-covered princess who's such a star herself want to hide that beautiful face, anyway?

Still, when starring as "Bree-ter Pan", she got a bit concerned when it was the outfit itself that seemed to try flying away!

Deciding she'd had enough after that, it was time for an understudy -- one of her sisters -- to take a turn in this psychedelic creation...

...and their fabulous Aunt Maggie to show off her stunning flapper-style party dress...

Apparently going to the same formal function, Bumper needed to try on his tux...which it seemed might just need a wee bit of letting out...

...as opposed to Flannery, whose only thoughts (as always when it comes to any fashions other than the suit he was born in!) were of getting out...

Not that there are any clothes for one of his size to actually get in in the first place...

That's okay, Flan...it just means more of you to love...

...as does, of course, Flan's wonderful mother, the amazing Molly......who you can see actually fits into her costume...

...although even she had a bit of trouble with hats on this occasion...

...finally deciding that offending "stem" just had to go.  In fact, she wouldn't even look at it while modeling her gypsy dress...

...although she did gamely give the head piece for that just one quick shot...and she looks lovely, don't you think?!?!

Lastly, it was time for a few more shots of two special young men...first, the adorable Clancy in his coat of assorted Halloween images...

...and as always, he did his very best to please...

Finally, though, anxious to get to the "treat" part of the party, it seems he couldn't resist a bit sheepishly asking if we might be finished yet...

Soon, I told, him.  But, first we had to wait just a few more minutes for the true "Great Pumpkin" to appear -- Noonan...who's of such "great" size, willing though he was, he couldn't help but wear his "pumpkin" suit as a mere "patch"!

And, so that brings us to the end of the Halloween costumes...and the beginning of the "trick-or-treat" rewards for the rattie good sports.

Thanks again to Marna for her incredibly imaginative outfits!  Until next time...have a boo...tiful holiday...

                                                                                                                                                             Mil