"Head...Shoulders...Knees and...SOCKS!"

Purim is coming up next month (please do not call it the "Jewish Halloween" - thank you) and every year our synagogue as a costume theme for the entire congregation.  This allows though who do not want to dress up in the traditional costumes (Mordechai, Esther, Haman, Vashti, and Ahashveros) another option that doesn't require too much thinking.  My personal fave was "pajama party" and last year it was dress as your favorite TV characters (we were 3/4 of the Wiggles).  This year's theme is "super heroes".  Now we could do something cute like dress Av up like Shiny, but (and no offense here hon...) he's WAY into Buzz Lightyear. 

So I'm thinking - I'm crafty.  I can make him a Buzz costume.  I've made him a wicked cool "Super Avi" cape with stars on it, which is what he's worn for Halloween for the past few years.  But it would be cool to surprise him with a Buzz costume.  Now you can buy a costume (with wings!) on eBay for $24.50 (incl. shipping).  Can I make him one though (without wings, although I can buy inflatable wings for $12) although wings aren't necessarily needed since he pretends to have them now).

I suppose I'll have to investigate on Friday - If I can buy all the supplies I'd need to make it for less than $25, then I suppose that would be worth it?  Do I make a one piece jump suit out of white fleece?  Hot glue (although I'm anal - I'd probably end up sewing) me on some felt "buttons" and "lights" and stuff?  I think it's doable. 

To be continued...