costumes of halloweens past
Our big Halloween party went well last night. This was the ninth year. Gone are the days of moving the furniture to create a dance floor, 2:00 a.m. conga lines, and kegs of cheap beer. As more children join the mix it gets earlier and tamer. But that's fine by me. I am having so much fun reliving Halloween through these kids.
I didn't get pictures of J and N in their get-ups, but I will Tuesday for the real deal. J always comes up with the wackiest ideas for his costumes and this year is no exception. You'll see. He's a goof ball. (Look at him two years ago as a mail carrier. I swear. He picked it on his own and was he ever a hit.) Actually, I didn't take any pictures at the party at all. I don't know what got into me?! I guess I just felt too busy.
I'm wondering if a day will come that they won't want me to make the costumes anymore, choosing a store-bought one instead. That'll be a sad day for me. There's usually lots of polyester felt and glue involved and thrifting for various components. I have a great time putting them together. And then when they try them on for the first time- oh, I could just eat them up!
Since many last minute projects were finished and the house is still fairly clean, we're recovering nicely. We plan on spending all of today lounging around, watching football and napping. Boy, does it feel good.
(Click on any of these photos to see them a little larger.)
Comments
So cute, looking forward to seeing this year's.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | October 29, 2006 7:36 PM
Today was a napping kind of day for us too. Hope you got a good one in as well.
Posted by: Eren | October 29, 2006 9:12 PM
Those costumes are all adorable...anxiously awaiting this year's version!
Posted by: erin | October 29, 2006 9:24 PM
Thanks for sharing, I love the postal worker costume.
Posted by: Gina | October 30, 2006 8:05 AM
it was awesome and your recent house work - well, let's just say i'm green with envy at all that PROGRESS!!
i had lots of fun and hope to come in costume next year along with my brood.
what, no keg??
:)
Posted by: estea | October 30, 2006 8:36 AM
oh, forgot to say I thought of a costume after the fact - - - - blue denim jumper homeschool mom!!
Posted by: estea | October 30, 2006 8:54 AM
both J's and N's costumes were awesome. you put me to shame.
and i got three pix of you, but they are all slightly blurry and out of focus (me thinks i need a new camera). bummer.
i had a great time, despite the limp bee-stung arm. next year i'll be mkg. i swear. honest.
Posted by: capello | October 30, 2006 8:56 AM
Very ambitious costumes girl!
Posted by: Amy | October 30, 2006 10:27 AM
I'm so sorry we missed the party and meeting more of my blogging friends. But we did really enjoy the sanity of a quiet evening at home, carving pumpkins and watching "Annie". Aidin has been singing "It's a Hard Knock Life" ever since.
And thanks for your e-mail to Aidin on her pics. I printed it out to take it to her.
Cheers!
Posted by: laeroport | October 30, 2006 11:02 AM
costumes are so cute
Posted by: toya | October 30, 2006 12:19 PM
I love, LOVE the mail carrier get-up. What a cute idea!
Posted by: lera | October 30, 2006 1:46 PM
that is the cutest mail carrier EVER!
Posted by: babybug | October 30, 2006 5:04 PM
The party was great, and your whole family had wonderful costumes! Enjoy your put-together home -- it looked beautiful.
Yeah, we used to go to parties where the people had to remove all their furniture to make room for crowds, beer spills and dancing. Things are more tame these days. :)
Posted by: amy h | October 30, 2006 10:52 PM
Oh, those photos are killing me! What a cutie and what a talented mom!
I hope you enjoyed your day lounging around.
Posted by: Veronica TM | October 31, 2006 12:30 PM