The Great Debate: What to be for Halloween

My favorite hallooween costumes this year can be seen at Marilyn's blog. I wish my Halloween had gone so smoothly!

The week before Halloween we went to a party. The boys wanted to be knights in shining armor protecting the princess from the dragon. They raided a friend's costume box becuase I was still in the processs of making the Star Wars costumes.

First they wanted her to be a pumpkin. I rarely get these two in focus.

This one wanted to be a cowboy.

He came up with a match on fire. Upon anouncing this his dad responded, "of course you are going to be a match, what else?" It fit him perfectly.

Hmm... Big Mac was Black Beard.

Next they changed her outfit to a zebra/bug.

The match costume was complete with a great mask he found at the thrift store. He was "on fire" when he found it.

After all that, she ended up a pea.

Halloween Part #1

The kids decided they wanted to all be veggitales characters. I made many thrift store trips looking for pieces I could use to put together these odd vegetable parts. One day they found an adult Darth Vader mask for dad they changed their mind. Now we would all be Star Wars characters. That was easy enough. We had many pieces, I would be princess Leia, the baby an ewock, Little Mac- Yoda, Middle Mac-a cone trooper Big Mac a Jedi. After working on a little Ewock, assembling my costume Middle Mac pronounced that he knew other people who were going to be Star Wars characters. He wanted none of that. He brainstormed and I think succeeded. I saw no other matches at my door this year. So back to square one. Everyone raided what I owned to put together their perfect costume and I decided we would not try to plan in advance next year. No utterance of Halloween in our house until Oct. 30.

In the spirit of Jayne's keeping it real, I will post what I ended up being. Even though it really grosses me out. I had about ten minutes to get ready before the church party I was I charge of. My Leia costume wasn't finished and I ran out of time so I threw on some "extra flesh" to extend my nose and give me some warts. I really needed an eyebrow pencil but I don't own one. The painted ones were a little much. When my husband came into the bathroom he gave me a look that could wither a rose. "I am not trying to look good," I defended , myself. "Oh, thats good." I should have stuck with Princess Leia.

PS. Jed, I am linking!

If you want to commiserate check out www.cwelton.blogspot.com. It will make you smile.

celebrating 3 years of mischief, (and fun).

It has taken me forever to post this but Happy Birthday to the sweetest little guy I know.

Buddy to everyone.

He was only an accomplice in this effort.

Always quick to smile, always has a joke, contagious laugh. Always has something on his face!

Getting some crucial potty advice.

Bored in a car seat.

Nie and Oprah

This is one of those times I wish I had T.V., not the only time! Nie is going to be on Oprah. Her story is so inspiring and her family so strong. I hope I can find a way to view it. I certainly want to root her on!

A blog worth following...

Why, you might ask, is your header finally centered? Because my awesome friend Jayne and her bodacious hubby Jed fixed it for me! Just a R.A.A.M. , (random act of aesthetic mercy). Yes I am a computer idiot but at least I have smart and talented friends. I can't BELIEVE how much better it looks. If you want to partake of his talent and read her witty posts go to http://www.jayniemoon.blogspot.com/.

Now, Jed, next question, how do I link a word to a website? I know this is html 101 but that is where I am folks. Thanks guys!

This is Jed and me in Kindergarten, I have rubbed elbows with some major talent!

This family picture is one of my favorites! It is from their Christmas card. It is one of the highlights of my holiday season to get their cards, they are award worthy.

My SINGLE brother and the world's best dad

Can't wait to have you home from India Dan!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!