Once we started putting the costume together, we made the decision that we weren't going to get too particular on the details. We all knew that nobody was going to recognize him as Rafiki anyway, so we weren't going to get called out on missing something, right? After we got all the pieces on him I have to admit that it came together better than I was expecting.
He was a very happy and proud Rafiki.
Singing the "Circle of Life".
We almost forgot to take pictures of Cannon the Monkey. Typical second child! This was Charlie's halloween costume when he was almost 2 years old. It is perfect for a baby, warm and comfy for a chilly night. He just tagged along with the rest of us soaking it all in. He wouldn't crack a smile to anybody all night.
Charlie was done holding his staff after the second house, so I was delegated that job. He was a lot more scared of the decorations this year and insisted that I walk up to the door with him at almost every house. He would not even consider going to a house that he thought may have a dog or cat. Absolutely out of the question! He just took his time and was ready to quit after about 20 houses. Even with all the candy, his very favorite score was a little flashlight that our neighbor Ben gave him.
Pretty much everybody thought he was Indian and a few even called him a witch doctor. Nobody guessed Rafiki from the Lion King on Broadway, can you believe it? :) He did get lots of great comments though. Despite not knowing who he was, everybody loved the costume. Even other kids were saying how cool it was. So I guess just maybe it was worth all the time and hassle!
It was a great evening. So happy to fulfill my little guy's halloween dreams. I will say it again. Next year we are not going to do any face make-up!.....(I hope!)
They look fantastic! :)
ReplyDeleteI was just on the hunt to find some interesting costume ideas -- this is just incredible! Congrats on a fabulous idea from two very Disney-centric people in NYC. :)
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