Evolution of a Dinosaur

Wacky Wednesday
or How long can a shoe box and a paper bag last?

For Halloween in 1996, Steven was a dinosaur. We made the costume following instructions from a Parents magazine. This picture doesn't do it justice, but it's hard to get a 3 year old to sit still!
Four years later, we repainted the box and sack so Steven could be Charizard (a Pokemón character).
Four more years go by, and Jeff decides that it's the perfect "no-work" costume for a teenager at the ward Trunk or Treat.
Charizard is no longer relegated to Halloween. Now he's making appearances on "Character Day" for Homecoming Spirit Week at the high school. (Jeff last year, Michelle this year - the poor sack needed a retaping job after Jeff put it on over his huge muscles!)
What's next? Will it survive for another four years? Should we save it for the grandchildren? Who knows?

Comments

Rennie said…
I wonder if you should laminate it! LOL

I'm impressed that a paper costume has lasted all these years! Way to go!
Tara said…
Okay! That's hysterical!! And thanks for finding my blog!! Small world out here isn't! I love blogging and sometimes it's just a great way to get to know your neighbors....looking forward to getting to know you too. :O)
Beckstrand7 said…
WAY IMPRESSIVE - I think you should share that one with Family Fun Magazine - they'd love it! Isn't it amazing that the things that cost the least, and take the least work are the ones with staying power, and highest appeal! I love the pics on the side of each of the Trick-or-treaters. Cool. My kids enjoyed seeing it. :)
Just Jones'n said…
I too am equally impressed that the costume has stayed around that long. Mike and I just had fun cleaning the garage and throwing out things that we hadn't used in a couple of years, at his insistence of course. :) It was great to show him your blog to see that it really is beneficial to hang on to some things that will prove useful again!!!