When it first came out on video, Matthew and I rented Transformers. I am normally a fan of action films (Hello, Bourne Identity! (And Matt Damon))(Hello, S.W.A.T! (And Colin Farrell)), but Transformers ranked a little higher. The humor slayed me. Still does. So does Josh Duhamel.
Ahem.
This past spring, Transformers showed up on the movie channel included with our satellite subscription. My brother recorded it on the PVR for us. We then let the kids watch it.
There has been no. turning. back.
While driving anywhere, I hear the peanut gallery in the back when they see other vehicles.
There’s Optimus Prime! There’s Ratchet! There’s Bumblebee!
Transformers have taken over our life.
When I picked up a copy of the Sears Wish Book, Graham and Nathan zoned in on the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee costumes. They both had birthday money to burn, so I guaranteed them that they would get to have their costume of choice.
We managed to find an Optimus Prime costume at Target during our trip to the States. Bumblebee was elusive, however. Sears was sold out, Toys R’ Us was sold out…and, well, that’s about it for Canadian shopping.
Amazon.com had it, but did not ship to Canada. Kerrianne and Chris came to the rescue (Remember them?)
I shipped the Bumblebee costume to them and they sent it here. It arrived on Tuesday, and Nathan has thanked me approximately one hundred times EACH DAY.
Without further ado, I give you The Costumes.
I called that American Gothic, even though we are not American. Or Gothic.
Nathan made a pumpkin at school.
Is it me, or is it kind of sad?
Graham made a pumpkin too.
I am so loving the grill.
We (As in Honey. And also Uncle Lance) carved pumpkins. By “carving”, I mean “using a jigsaw”.
Lance carved the one on the right.
A few more of my munchkins for good measure.
Link to your little monkeys/monsters/whatchamacallits in the comments. Kids in costumes make my day.
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Great costumes! I heart Emily’s dress! She looks 20!? And those pumpkins seriously rock.
Happy Halloween! I had a little bat boy;) http://mymomentsastoldbyme.com/?p=611
Comment by Randi on October 31st, 2008 @ 3:04 amMiss Emily totally refused to wear the tiara, didn’t she?
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Comment by witchypoo on October 31st, 2008 @ 4:22 amI’m a huge Transformers fan myself… and I don’t even have kids. 
The boyfriend and I saw it on the first day it was in theaters. I love LOVE their Transformer costumes.
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Comment by K on October 31st, 2008 @ 4:25 amLOVE those costumes. love.
i better not show this to Josh. he will die.
I adore those costumes.
I saw Transformers with my dad, brother, hubby and brother’s friend on opening night in the theater. I LOVED it! Nothing like being one of 4 girls in a testosterone packed theater.
Josh Duhamel *swoon* Love him!
Emily’s expressions just crack me up. I put a pic up of my kids yesterday, you saw it 
I’ll put more up after trickin’ treatin’ tonight.
Those pumpkins rock!
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Comment by Rachel on October 31st, 2008 @ 6:08 amGreat costumes! As a mom of two girls, I have to say I love Emily’s the best.
I haven’t posted a picture of my girls on my blog yet but will later today. There is one of them as my profile picture on Facebook though.
Comment by Jen on October 31st, 2008 @ 6:56 amCan I borrow Optimus Prime?
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Comment by slynnro on October 31st, 2008 @ 6:57 amLove the pumpkins. Uncle Lance is talented. We have transformers coming out the ying-yang here too! Phase might be transitioning ever so slightly to the Pokemon side. Priceless costume photos.
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Comment by mommyknows on October 31st, 2008 @ 7:31 amI love the costumes! So cool!
I was a huge Transformers fan growing up, but still haven’t gotten around to watching the movie yet. Maybe some day…
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Comment by Sharon on October 31st, 2008 @ 8:34 amI love their costumes. I saw a wee Optimus Prime at Storytime, yesterday. I’m lovin’ those guys! Emily makes a beautiful Belle.
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Comment by ELizabeth on October 31st, 2008 @ 8:57 amI LOVE that first photo!!! It’s so perfect! Great job on the pumpkins too! Have a safe and happy Hallowe’en!!!
Comment by Michele on October 31st, 2008 @ 9:53 amThey are soo adorable. Love the costumes.
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Comment by dana on October 31st, 2008 @ 9:59 amIan is Bumblebee for Halloween too. Boys LOVE Transformers.
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Comment by Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah on October 31st, 2008 @ 10:35 amMy kids costumes are on my blog…love the costumes…very cool! Why won’t they ship if you are willing to pay?!?
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Comment by Amanda on October 31st, 2008 @ 10:40 amMy boys would LOVE their costumes!! Mine are ninja’s and a pumpkin!
Comment by SarahD on October 31st, 2008 @ 11:32 amOh how I love the Jack Skellingtom pumpkin!
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Comment by Lori on October 31st, 2008 @ 11:40 amThose pumpkins are awesome! The jig saw did the trick quite nicely.
We haven’t delved into transformer territory. Yet. I’m sure it will come.
And Emily’s dress…sigh. SO CUTE. Do you think it comes in my size?
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Comment by Kami on October 31st, 2008 @ 11:46 amLooks like your daughter has a couple of very serious body guards. Wouldn’t want to miss with her.
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Comment by orlund on October 31st, 2008 @ 12:40 pmSuch cuties!
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Comment by sizzle on October 31st, 2008 @ 12:49 pmI really wish my kids were still that age. Your children make my uterus want to get back into action.
LOL. Adorable.
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Comment by Redneck Mommy on October 31st, 2008 @ 1:02 pmI love SWAT and Colin Farrell in that… oh wait, that’s not what this is about!
I didn’t enjoy Transformers the first time I saw it. I don’t know why but it came across as absolutely ridiculous. But then I watched it (again and again and again) when it was on one of our premium cable channels and developed quite a fondness for it, so much so that I am actually excited for the sequel. It better be good.
Your kids costumes are adorable. I don’t go out partying for Halloween, my husband and I have a blast just greeting all the little kids at the door and checking out their costumes.
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Comment by Jill - GlossyVeneer on October 31st, 2008 @ 1:48 pmClassic photo! I used to love the Transformers cartoon (the movie was “ok”) and Paul still loves the transformer toys. That first photo is hilarious, and cute
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You forgot to mention my movie boyfriend, Shia LaBeouf also stars in Transformers. Friend to Bumblebee, super sexy? (I’m totally digressing, but I can’t help myself.)
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Comment by Kerri Anne on October 31st, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
American Gothic, I totally see it! And love it! That first pic is awesome!
Comment by Kristin on October 31st, 2008 @ 7:55 pmThose costumes ROCK! Seriously, they are so super cool. My nephews would love them. And Emily couldn’t look more like a perfect princess.
Come see Hudson in his costume…I think he’s pretty cute if I do say so myself…
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Comment by joyce on October 31st, 2008 @ 8:31 pm[...] know, I have to admit that I do think it’s cute to dress up little kids (like these and these and these and these and these and these and these and these) and take them around your neighborhood [...]
Comment by Hey, Mrs. Wilson! » Halloween is a pointless “holiday” on October 31st, 2008 @ 11:22 pmVery. Cute!
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Comment by Laurie on November 1st, 2008 @ 8:00 amI’m totally lost when it comes to all the boys costumes/characters. I pretty much made a fool of myself calling all the boys the wrong names at Celia’s school party yesterday.
go me.
Comment by gorillabuns on November 1st, 2008 @ 2:43 pmCute costumes!! Hope Nathan is better soon.
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Comment by Hannah on November 1st, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
I nearly died when I saw that first photo…the laughter and tears are flowing! Matt and the rest of my flatmates thought it was awesome too!
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Comment by Dayna on October 31st, 2008 @ 2:00 am