There have been a spate of adorable costumes for couples. Woody and Buzz. Carl and Ellie. Captain Hook and Smee. Gru and his Minion. But there was a very simple yet clever one that made me laugh. Two cardboard cut out halves of an avocado where her pregnant belly was the pit. 

One time our daughter hosted a costume party in which guests were invited to dress like a Beatles song. There was someone with a map of Russia on his back. Of course a yellow submarine. Someone dressed completely in white. The refreshments included strawberries on a bed of lettuce, and a cantaloupe with eight slices spreading out atop a tray of veggies. 

Marriage can be an invitation to work in synchronicity. When we had a last minute guest arrive John made the soup, and I whipped up pumpkin muffins. Our Christmas card is always a coordinated effort, with him choosing the quote and formatting everything, while I write the message and provide artwork. 

It has been awhile since John and I put effort into dressing up for trick or treaters. There have been a series of matching clothes at Christmas. Black velvet vest and dress. Santa print tie and skirt. Plus a drawer full of flannel pajamas. He will wear the red satin lined cape I made him when he performs a magic show at the Marriage conference next February. Maybe I could whip up something with sequins to look like his assistant.