Well, month-and-a-half-long party if you count back to mid-September when I put out the decorations (much to Jamie's dismay).
In the end, we had really easy costumes: Bode wanted to be a firefighter (again) and Haddie opted for a bat. I simply resurrected the bodysuit from her kitty costume last year, found a pair of butterfly wings at the thrift store that I spray-painted black, styled her hair into bat ears and had Jamie make her a mask.
Cheapest Halloween ever.
We participated in our neighborhood's annual parade and the procession was led by a fire truck, perfect for the little firefighter himself.
And hung out with our neighborhood besties.
It was the first year the kids really got into trick-or-treating and wanted to venture beyond just our block.
Because they figured out more houses = more candy.
I did not approve of Haddie's choice to be a bat and cringed every time she made me do online research about them. She wanted to be a "mean bat" and was repeatedly annoyed when folks would comment how "cute" she was.
Bats are not cute, people. They are creepy, scary and ugly.
I mourned when I took down the decorations and lamented to Jamie, "Now that Halloween is over, what do I have to look forward to?"
Jamie: "How about Christmas? You know. Jesus' birthday."
Oh yeah. That.
Ever wonder where my Halloween obsession comes from? Checkout my parent's house in Calgary:
That picture is not even including the blow-up giant pumpkin on their lawn.
And my brother Jade's "Duct Man" costume this year.
Still searching for an explanation for this one.
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Jade & Amber? I always thought you were a jewel of a writer!
Sadly, we didn't get into the Halloween spirit this year. We had weeks and weeks of head colds, bronchitis, sinus infections... we didn't decorate or anything. Lame!!
Haddie is such a hoot. I love that she didn't just want to be a fairy princess like most girls that age.
I guess I should count my blessings she didn't want to be an unoriginal princess. :-)
Oh, and Melissa I'm sorry for all the illness. Fortunately, we were all better in time for Halloween!
The kids looked so cute!
My youngest "Princess" also opted for a Bat Costume this year.
Love your parents's decor. I actually did manage to decorate a few weeks in advance this year-
Love when they come up with easy costumes-
I didn't decorate this year and it really made a difference.
Love the costumes--perfect.
Your parents truly get in the spirit.
That's funny. I would've thought it would be Jamie who would be mourning the passing of pumpkin month! You've definitely kept me inspired with your pumpkin recipes and Halloween spirit! Can't wait to see how your family does up Christmas!
A 'mean' bat - I love it. My daughter would rather be a bug eating, rabid bat than a 'cute' bat too.
We are missing a photo of you. I can't believe you weren't looking just as fabulous as the kids!
Hi. Your kids are adorable, especially the small firefighter. In our family it was very hard to persuade our children that it's not a shame to have the same costume more than once. So almost every year I had to make or buy new costumes. Sometimes it was not cheap at all. However, they were happy. That was my reward.
Take care,
Ella
I love the duct man costume. Hilarious!
My gosh you're festive
Gotta love cheap Halloween costumes. Way to go, Mom. You have a handsome firefighter and a fierce, scary bat. :)
My kids (8, 6, 4) don't seem to have figured out that if they go farther than our street they would end up with more candy. They were all too eager to get home and pass out the candy.
duct man's got some sweet shorts. know where i can get a pair?
what cute costumes (sorry hadley). and cheap is good.
i started thinking about thanksgiving and christmas. i think the next two months are going to fly by. better start thinking about these holidays now
One day she will love it if someone calls her cute...heck, I'd pay someone to call me cute, these days.
Love the pic of Bode by the fire engine!
you are brilliant with your bat costume. My dd wanted to be a bat too, and I couldn't find anything. And I'm not smart enough to use other things. We should consult next year prior to Halloween!
Hadley is really a rock star!! She is such a brilliant child. And Bode is so calm and sweet (at least it seems that way).
They are adorable on their costumes.
Fabiola
Hadley and Bode looked so cute! Your brother on the hand ... too stinkin' funny.
Kim
So did you ever get the explanation? Do you go this all-out for Christmas!? : )
Steph
Good pictures, the kids look great
The kids looked adorable.
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