Halloween, Critter Style

Let me tell you, having Critter around to celebrate Halloween was nothing short of EPIC. It all started when I found him trying to body surf across the candy bowl.

Well, the truth came out pretty quick: Critter has NEVER been trick-or-treating. Can you believe it?

So of course, I had to do something about it. And my kids. Together we dashed through the house, searching for suitable costumes. Hubby stood by and muttered something about us not being quite right in the head, but I'm sure I misheard.

There were some challenges. Like, erm, Critter's unique triangular shape.

First we went for the mummy look--we figured it would work awesome with his stiff walk. But after he was all good to go, my kids and I agreed...Critter looked too cute to be scary.

Maybe we were going about this all wrong! Critter's in Canada, after all, and so what's more Canadian than Hockey? So, we turned him into a Calgary Flame!

But as soon as Critter put on his jersey, he wanted to hit the ice, not go trick-or-treaking! And of course that would never do.

So, Darian, Jarod and I put our heads together and twisted our brains around the problem. Maybe we ate some candy. Okay, okay...a LOT of candy.

We wanted something unique. Something crazy. Something totally bizarre that only the Ackerman family would think of.

And then finally, WE HAD IT! The PERFECT costume, build for his shape, light weight and even better, something that comes straight from one of my books!


We turned Critter into a tree-shaped air freshener. Doesn't he look cute?

(So now you're wondering why I wrote a book about a tree-shaped air freshener, aren't you?)

Actually the book was about zombie janitors who wore air fresheners to keep them 'fresh'. Because you know, I'm weird like that.

Anyway, with his costume picked out, his loot bag at the ready, we hit the streets. As you can see, Critter got himself a pretty good haul.

Want to know more about CRITTER and his mission to promote creativity across the world and raise money for St. Jude's? Check out this Post!

Stay tuned for more Critter adventures!