This is from Halloween in 2007. I am dressed as "Dr. Girlfriend," a character from a cartoon called "The Venture Bros." My friend Ben is dressed as "Calculon" from "Futurama. Both costumes were made from scratch.

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Six year old Aeryn Hughes, of Baldwin City, in a costume made by her grandmother, Rosemary Hughes, of Connecticut.

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Carter Trybom dressed as a dragon for Halloween. Carter is 9 months old and the son of Debra and Drew Trybom.

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Alyssa Dodd getting into the Halloween spirit!

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Brother and sister Heinz and Gretel are getting excited for Halloween. They dressed up a little early this year.

Ashley Bird/Special to the Journal-World

Chris Merrill and Torri Nobo dressed up as Dorothy at the Stepping Out Against Breast Cancer party held at Crown Chevrolet/Toyota on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

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Stefano Pogany sits in his Lawrence yard amid his ghostly Halloween creations.

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Addison Grace dressed as a giraffe for Halloween 2008 at her home in Lawrence.

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Father and son Randy and Ryne Fulscher dressed up for Halloween 2008 at their home in Lawrence.

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Jadyn Wymore, 3 years old, in her Halloween costume.

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Britny Wood and daughter, Cameron, 8, at the Corpus Christi 3rd grade school Halloween party. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Hannah Stewart, 8, is a Leopard is ready for Trick-o-Treating. She is the daughter of Tom & Carolyn Stewart, Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Dr. Brent Wood (Captain America) from Oread Orthodontics puts Halloween tattoos on Hunter Lomshek, 8, Andrew Stewart, 8, and Alexander Miller, 8 at the Corpus Christi Catholic School Halloween party for the 3rd grade, Mrs Arthur's class. Hunter is the son of Matt and Susan Lomshek, Andrew is the son of Tom & Carolyn Stewart and Alexander is the son of Quinn & Tracie Miller. All of Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the picture.

Alexander Miller, 8, is ready for Halloween. He is the son of Quinn and Tracie Miller, Lawrence, and the grandson of Dick Reinwald, Bonner Springs. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Elvis Lives! Austin Quick, 8, at his annual costume party. He is the son of Glenn and Shari Quick, Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

The children of Quinn and Tracie Miller are ready for Trick-or-Treating. Ben, 6, Alexander, 8, & Carlie, 3. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Tyler Johnson, a.k.a. Sen. Barack Obama, for Halloween 2008. Priscilla Johnson submitted the photo.

Alexander Miller, 8 and Hunter Lomshek, 8 at a costume party at the home of Glenn and Shari Quick. Parents are Quinn and Tracie Miller and Matt and Susan Lomshek all of Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Spencer and Katie Greenwood as Snow White and the 8th Dwarf - Swampy! Lisa Greenwood submitted the photo.

Haylie Black and her Pumpkin Friend stand and pose before Trick or Treating. Shelley Black submitted the photo.

Sammy Indyk, 2 years old, Lawrence, is dressed up like his father, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, for Halloween. Brenda Indyk submitted the photo.

Ten months old Audrey Indyk's 1st Halloween! Brenda Indyk submitted the photo.

Justice & Halin Case playing at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.

Tiara Madisen & Chance hosted a scavenger hunt for their friends at the 7th Annual Barrett Boo Bash on Oct. 26, 2008. Brad Barrett submitted the photo.

TimberCreek Kids Daycare kids, Lindsey Smith (daughter of Ted & Wendy Smith), Collin Adams (son of Devin Adams & Bethany Hess), Cullen DeWolf (son of Pat & Buffy DeWolf) and Macey Wales (daughter of Travis & Crystal Wales) all show off their skeleton outfits for Halloween. Buffy DeWolf submitted the photo.

TimberCreek Kids Daycare girls, Lindsey Smith & Macey Wales show off their skeleton outfits. Lindsey is the daughter of Ted & Wendy Smith and Macey is the daughter of Travis & Crystal Wales. Buffy Dewolf submitted the photo.

Queen of the Jungle and Alice in Wonderland. Marilyn Fender submitted the photo.

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Cole Flory, 2, posing for a Halloween picture. Julie Flory submitted the photo.

Goth princess Persephone Dobbs at the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin, riding a pony after serving as the Petite Grand Master of the children's parade.

Mangin-o-lantern. William Kline submitted the photo.

Jack, 18 months, as a very scary Leopard! Hannah Tell submitted the photo.

Colin & Camille Farha (5 & 2) are dressed as Oompa Loompas in costumes made by their mother, Becke. Becke Farha submitted the photo.

My wife Rita drives for the Eudora School District. This is how she looked when she drove the bus Halloween morning. David Richardson submitted the photo.

Colin, 5 and Camille, 2 are dressed on Oompa Loompa costumes made by their mother, Becke. Becke Farha submitted the photo.

Emily Byers (11), daughter of Brian & Dana Byers of Lawrence. Bradley Barrett submitted the photo.

Tiara (Teen Bunny), Chance (Cute Little Devil) & Madisen (Steve Urkel 'Nerd') Barrett. Bradley Barrett submitted the photo.

Madisen Barrett as Steve Urkel 2008. Brad Barrett submitted the photo.

Chance & Madisen Barrett with friend Emily Byers on Halloween 2008. Brad Barrett submitted the photo.

Nicholas and Brianna Renee' Ray getting ready for their night of trick or treating. They are the children of Marisa and Murphy Ray. Marisa Ray submitted the photo.

Our annual neighborhood celebration featured Kay Strout surrounded by all sorts of characters. Kay provides or has provided daycare for the majority of the kids in the picture. Melanie Farney submitted the photo.

Kay Strout demonstrates her best Spidey Move to the delight of her daycare kids at her annual Halloween party. Melanie Farney submitted the photo.

Brianna Renee' Ray posing as a pretty princess for her night of trick or treating. She is the daughter of Murphy and Marisa Ray. Marisa Ray submitted the photo.

Mom, it's got me! Jennifer White submitted the photo.

Jules Clasen, 13 months, dressed as a butterfly on Halloween. Lauren Reinhold submitted the photo.

Cullen Patrick DeWolf, son of Pat & Buffy DeWolf, enjoys his second year of Trick-or-treating as Pooh the Pumpkin. Buffy DeWolf submitted the photo.

Paul Kuglin, McLouth, showed off his KU spirit dressed as a Jayhawk.

Mary-Clare Wilson, 17 months, of Lawrence, at Halloween. Prudence Wilson

Elliot, an eight-year-old Shihtzu, enjoys dressing up for Halloween. His dog parent, Dr. Lena Rodriguez of Lawrence, submitted the picture.

Trick or treaters numbers 99 and 100 that visited our home Halloween night were Joe the Plumber and Sarah Palin! Lori Cackler submitted the photo.

West Junior High seventh graders: Back row left: Sam Hoffman, (skeleton), Tanna Fanshier, (fairy), Matthew Winfrey, (hobo), Max Prososki, (gangster), Macray Urish, (Abe Lincoln). Front row left: Maddie York, (fairy), Hunter Dedloff, (hula dancer), Lucas Werner, (Scream), Cale Kobler, (whose costume fell apart). Wayne Dedloff submitted the photo.

Noah Huston,12, Callahan Huston, 3, Devin Lauts, 8, Sampson Huston, 8, Alexander Miller, 8, Austin Quick, 8 and Ben Miller, 6 in front. Play in the yard of Quinn and Tracie Miller before the KU K-State football game. The Huston boys are the children of Chris and Lesley Huston, Lecompton, Devin is the son of Tom and Charlie Lauts, Lawrence, Austin is the son of Glenn & Shari Quick, Lawrence and The Miller boys are the sons of Quinn and Tracie Miller. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Minnie Mouse, Carlie Miller, 3 year old daughter of Quinn and Tracie Miller, Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the photo.

Nicholas Ray poses for his mommy during his Halloween parade at Sunflower Elementary. Picture submitted by his mommy, Marisa Ray.

Carlie Miller 3, and Caroline Scarbrough 2, enjoy their party at Lawrence Arts Center. They are the daughters of Quinn & Tracie Miller and Marc and Kim Scarbrough, Lawrence. Tracie Miller submitted the picture.

Grace Urban, age 5, a black cat on Halloween.

Kelsey Consolver hosted a Halloween carnival party for her Southwest JHS friends. Back row: Lauren Zabel, Julia Drahozal, Emily Sadosky, Kerrie Leinmiller-Renick, Emily VanSchmus, Kelsey Consolver, Attie Pennybaker; Front row: Kendra Leet and Kelly Leatherman. Not pictured: Kate Hiebert.

Four Fantastic Friends enjoy Halloween as Super Heroes and one villain: Julia Drahozal, Attie Pennybacker, Kelsey Consolver and Emily Sadosky. Dan Consolver submitted the photo.

Sisters Violet and Kate Bartle on Halloween Night. Parents Jim and Amy Bartle. Amy Bartle submitted the photo.

Paula and Alex Padilla, Grace and Violet Bartle, Ellie Kirk, and Kate Bartle celebrate Halloween at Alpha Chi Omega's annual party.

On Halloween, Deborah Altus played the mad scientist who created the first human clone, Eli Jost, from his father, Jerry Jost. Deborah Altus submitted the photo.

Cosmo the dog as "Dog the Bounty Hunter," all set to get those bad guys. Denise Van Sickel submitted the photo.

Alex Wilson, 4 years old and dressed as a good witch, on her way to Trunk or Treating at Corpus Christi Church. Prudence Wilson submitted the photo.

"May the Force be with you!" Olivia and Joey Taylor gear up for a night of Halloween fun. Kim Taylor submitted the photo.

Alexus (4 month old Siberian husky) as super dog. she matched her owner, Halloween 2008. Misty Eaton submitted the photo.

Ashli Trussell 19, matching her puppy Alexus (the Siberian Husky) Halloween 2008. Misty Eaton submitted the photo.

Evan White, mermaid daughter of Jeff White and Margann Bennett-White, enjoys Halloween with her friend and golfing buddy Marina Kimzey, daughter of Scott and Seana Kimzey. Margann Bennett submitted the photo.

Eric and Victoria Haines, with their children Jack and Izzy. Dressed as a family of classic monsters, they enjoyed trick-or-treating in downtown Lawrence. Victoria Haines submitted the photo.

My Halloween ghoul. Michele Schneck submitted the photo.

Little Bo Peep found her sheep! Savannah Randall, 4 years, and Breahna Randall, 1 year, get ready to go trick or treating. Their mother, Angela Randall, submitted the photo.

Kieran McClintock, 6 months, of Lawrence, all ready to go trick or treating as a frog for his first Halloween. Ellie McClintock submitted the photo.

Seamus McClintock, 2, of Lawrence inspects his glow stick before heading out for his first door to door trick or treat. Ellie McClintock submitted the photo.

Kai Bishop, 8 months, celebrates his first Halloween as Darth Vader. Kai lives in Olathe with parents Joel & Elisha. Grandparents are Jim & Judy Bishop, Perry & Glen & Nancy White, Lawrence. Nancy White submitted the photo.

Best friends, Braycen Johnston, left, and Rooney Crowell, both age 2, proudly show off their John Deere Tractor and Buzz Lightyear Halloween costumes before trick-or-treating. Braycen is the son of Kevin and Dena Johnston, Lawrence. Rooney is the son of Michelle and Ryan Crowell, also of Lawrence. Dena Johnston submitted the photo.