Not so easy

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We didn't have quite the moment of inspiration as the architect (1) in coming up with costumes this year.

(1) See - http://formwork.blogspot.com/2007/10/james-and-driver.html

They each tried ...

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... a go as a ninja.

So close!

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I think a few more hours and we could have convinced the boy that this was the ticket to candyland!

We even went the Innovation route

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... with no so great results.

We called this "Homeless, Not Quite Teenage Mutant Ninja Honey Bee".

We did consider ...

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... the boy's 2nd favourite train character - Sulky.

But we figured it out in the end.

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Fireman and Kitty-cat.