I love, love, love Halloween! I mean, I would probably love Columbus Day if everyone dressed up. The Halloween experience is even better here in my tiny town because we have a parade. The whole town shuts down for kids in costumes and marching bands to parade past. And even though it isn't openly discussed there is a costume competition. Well, since I love Halloween and have a son who picks crazy costume choices like sting ray, scary crab with lights, and robot shark I must make costumes. Sadly, my sweet daughter wanted to be a garden fairy which is way too easy, but Noah asked for a spider.
So, Noah's spider is bike helmet covered in trash bag and styrofoam eyes. With a backpack base to hold his pipe insulation arms and giant trash bag abdomen. I loved it, he loved it, the less than creative college student judges did not love it, but it is o.k. I'll have my husband fail them :)
I was a queen bee, but I didn't have time to make the elaborate crown I had planned because I was sick. I was indeed sick, but I wouldn't think of wearing a coat over my costume during the parade and I actually landed up very sick. So, I had a high fever during the after party and for the next few days, but Halloween is always worth it.
For some reason way too many people I love have birthdays in November. So, I'm spending a lot of time on cards. These are three of the cards I've made for some kids I know and love. Yes, they are created on Bear Paint sample cards....I can't help myself....I try to stay out of home depot, but I just love the colors, the lines and the matte finish. Bear makes the best paint and the best sample cards.
I love, love, love Halloween! I mean, I would probably love Columbus Day if everyone dressed up. The Halloween experience is even better here in my tiny town because we have a parade. The whole town shuts down for kids in costumes and marching bands to parade past. And even though it isn't openly discussed there is a costume competition. Well, since I love Halloween and have a son who picks crazy costume choices like sting ray, scary crab with lights, and robot shark I must make costumes. Sadly, my sweet daughter wanted to be a garden fairy which is way too easy, but Noah asked for a spider. 
Life is a circus as usual around here. Ellie has been sick most of the fall, this week it is pink eye. We are gearing up for Halloween and as you may have noticed I have new hair. My hair has always been blond so this is all new. I suppose people will assume I'm smart now, I hope strangers don't come up to me in the store and ask me math problems. I better start carrying a calculator just in case. 
