gcj. No didn't go so far as to ask them to dress the kids, usually don't have to, parents are always so eager to show how cute the kiddos are. I am guilty though my house is decorated to the tee with the halloween decorations as every year, but do get overwhelmed most often this year, my daughter has her birthday party every year at halloween time and the party itself is such a drain for me (fun but a drain) it's a costume party with the games and decorations outside and in. We ussualy do a small get together for the kids, my daycare is so young this year, maybe the parents didn't want the costumes to get messed up before the big night? who knows, had a good day, just not as festive as many past years. Glad everyone had a happy halloween, today will be taking all decorations down, and on to thanksgiving.