World's Best Big Brothers Win Halloween

When it comes to awesome big brothers, these three strapping lads are right up there with the very best.

Each year Larry, 28, Patrick, 26, and Gavin, 22 plan their Halloween costumes around their little sister, five-year-old Avery, and the results are everything. Literally everything.

Mum Patti Schmidt, who happens to be an incredible professional photographer, says she wanted her little girl to have the same childhood memories of Halloween as her sons, despite the big age difference.

Sibling Halloween costume

Peter Pan Halloween costume

Halloween costumes for siblings 1

Halloween costumes for siblings

Game of Throne Halloween costume

Frozen Halloween costume

And so was born an adorable family tradition of family Halloween costumes that include all four siblings. The first Halloween they created the sibling photoshoot was 2017, and theme was The Wizard of Oz.

“Avery’s mid-air in that photo, because at the time I had a little photo series called #averyintheair and thought it would be fun to do in costume for October,” Patti told TODAY. The year after, the quartet chose two themes – Star Wars and Game of Thrones. “My husband and I we were binge-watching (Game of Thrones), and I thought the boys as dragons would be so funny,” Patti explained.

In 2020, it was The Princess Bride, which Patti says has been her favourite so far. This year’s theme, however, is top secret. “They’ve never balked … they’ve always been willing. But there may or may not be a good-natured groan or two when I pull out the next theme.”

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The series of photographs is a reflection of the strong bond between the siblings, even though their age gap spans decades. “They are close despite not only age differences but physical distance. Our two oldest sons live in different states, but they’re within driving distance, and I try to get everyone together as much as possible.”

We can’t wait to see what this family cooks up for Halloween this year!

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35 Comments

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 01 Nov 2024
    3:33 pm
Oh my word! I am not into Halloween at all, but these costumes are absolutely amazing! The amount of effort and detail! They must be an incredibly talented family. The photos are stunning and will be amazing family memories. She really does have the best big brothers in the world, it’s so cute that they have a such a great relationship.

- - Ellen said
  - 01 Nov 2024
    8:41 am
I’m not much into Halloween myself, but these photo shoots are lovely ! They seem to be a gorgeous family and the love and connection between the siblings seems to be beautiful ! It’s clear that those big grown up lads love and adore their little sister, which is very precious indeed !

- - mom486197 said
  - 31 Oct 2024
    4:52 pm
How lovely is this, what a great idea and a lovely way to create memories that will last forever. I really love how they all come together to do this and the amazingly strong bond they all have with each other. It is a wonderful thing when they don’t live close to each other.

- - tessie said
  - 31 Oct 2024
    2:43 pm
These photos are totally amazing. I love that no matter their age difference, the boys will come back to have a photoshoot with their young sister. They are memories they will all share for a lifetime. They are all being good sports and letting you indulge in your photo shoots. I can’t wait to see this year’s photos

- - Ordinary mum said
  - 31 Oct 2024
    1:25 am
This is so beautiful and probably a bit of hard work but so worth it! This little girl is so lucky to have three brothers who adore her. My favourite is the Star Wars theme. I’m going to have to find them on Instagram because I think it’s an older article to see the photos from the last couple of years

- - ChiWren said
  - 30 Oct 2024
    8:27 pm
Awww this is so beautiful!! What special big brothers, there are many who would think they are too cool for dressing up and posing for pictures. This little girl is going to have so many wonderful pictures to look back on. I love the Greece photo, such an adorable moment there!

- - meedee said
  - 10 Jun 2024
    10:24 am
How lucky they are to have such a beautiful family.

- - mom101628 said
  - 01 May 2022
    2:29 pm
What a beautiful bond has been created between these siblings. Good on mum for keeping the family together in such a lovely way and good on the boys/men for being willing to go along with it.

- - ashna9 said
  - 06 Jan 2022
    8:21 pm
What amazing brothers!

- - smart_ass said
  - 03 Dec 2021
    10:08 am
I love this – such special memories and bond

- - tessie said
  - 16 Nov 2021
    4:07 pm
I love the photoshoots and also the brothers for being willing to do this for their baby sister. Lord help anyone who upsets her.

- - shanika said
  - 29 Oct 2021
    11:40 am
I love these photoshoots. They are so unique.

- - alrevedup said
  - 28 Oct 2021
    1:38 pm
I love all of the photo’s but I agree with Patti, The Princess Bride is the best. I have loved that movie ever since I first saw It around 34 years ago. The boys (men) are amazing for participating for their sister, a lot of men wouldn’t do it. It’s a credit to them!

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 28 Oct 2021
    10:38 am
Oh my word, as much as I don’t believe it Halloween, these are just adorable!

- - rovermum said
  - 28 Oct 2021
    9:07 am
So impressive. They’re clearly very invested in Halloween. Can’t wait to see this year’s costumes.

- - mom103778 said
  - 28 Oct 2021
    8:41 am
What a great bunch of photos. Very clever.

- - mom80165 said
  - 27 Oct 2021
    10:40 pm
It doesn’t do anything to make me interested in these.
- Ellen replied
  
  31 Oct 2021 , 8:37 am
  I love the bond between these siblings !
- - Mumof3boyos said
  - 27 Oct 2021
    10:09 pm
OMG that is just too cute!

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 27 Oct 2021
    8:54 pm
These are so incredibly gorgeous

- - mom208614 said
  - 27 Oct 2021
    8:50 pm
What a gorgeous idea!