Dogs and Halloween -- Costumes

For us, Halloween ALWAYS brings up the "do we dress the dog or don't we??" debate.  This is one time they both seem to agree that I can get all duded up, but boy do the three personalities in our house come out strong when it comes time to pick a costume. 

I, for instance, tend to think of myself this way:

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My mama, without out a doubt,  views me this way nine days out of ten.
I'm good with it ... pretty sure my sassiness is what keeps her going!

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My dad, Mr. "Tommy Bahama yes let's dress him up and call attention to him" is a rather laid back type and he tends to see both he and I this way:

What are your thoughts on dressing up for Halloween?

And, don't you think we should initiate some sort of trick or treating for puppers???   I mean, after all, we INVENTED doing trick for treats!

And with that, I am off to find a plastic pumpkin with a short enough handle that I can tote it around in my mouth without it dragging on the ground .....