Halloween Continued

So... Anna, Daddy and I went trick or treating at the Museum of Natural History. And it was quite nice. All the kids came dressed up in their costumes, there were lots of Halloween crafts, candy was given out at all the exhibits, there were numerous special shows and even well-known characters roaming about.

Like Nemo.
Who took the opportunity to fishie dance, in full costume, in front of the museum.

Even better: how often do you see this combo--Mommy, Nemo, and George Washington's face carved into a pumpkin? (Not sure what the other pumpkin was supposed to be).
Only in New York, kids. Only in New York.

But by far the standout items of the night were:

(1) A quote from Anna. As we gazed into the dolphin exhibit and I read aloud about dolphin diet, habitats, and mating, I tried to get the point across to Anna that dolphins are mammals, not fish. Mommy knows that humans are mammals too, so I tried to point out certain commonalities we have with our dolphin friends that she would be able to relate to. I have no idea what was in my head, but of course I mentioned nursing. I said something to the effect of: Just like Mommy nursed Thomas and Jack, dolphin Mommys can give their babies milk, too. Which of course prompted the question from Anna: "But where are their bras?"

(2) Chasing Clifford the Big Red Dog through the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs and then the length of the Millstein Hall of Advanced Mammals to get our photo op. I think Clifford was looking for a fire hydrant or something because he was moving and not so patient with the hordes of adoring fans. Anyway, about halfway through our chase I picked Nemo up by the fins and started running and Daddy sprinted ahead, blocked that Doggie's way and made him stand there until we caught up for our photo.