I'll be the first to admit, I procrastinate. Sure, my plate is full, but I often operate under the notion "why do today what I can put off until tomorrow?"
So when I finally pulled the box of old costumes from the storage closet in the basement just last week, Morgan and I discovered that Aunt Sarah's vintage Mini Mouse outfit that she intended to wear was still too big (maybe next year!). Without much time to spare, I hopped online looking for some quick and easy kids costumes. I showed Morgan this cute bumble bee outfit thinking I could pull that off quickly, but what caught her eye was the owl instead.
Seemed easy enough. And I found this tutorial to help me get the feathered look.
And so there I was this morning, sitting at the sewing machine, putting the finishing touches on Morgan's owl costume. But I wouldn't have it any other way! And I think it turned out pretty great... a hat and t-shirt from Salvation Army, brown thread from my drawer, and fabric from my stash of scraps.
As for Andrew, he wore one of the awesome dress-up outfits that we bought for his birthday. I had high hopes that he could go as a UPS Delivery Man, but that costume has short sleeves. Instead - accommodating a heavier coat underneath - Andrew went as a firefighter. Warm, reflective and super cute.
Again this year, Grandma and Grandpa manned the house while Scott and I went out with Morgan and Andrew. New to their roles was taking care of Matthew. Despite being almost exactly the same age as Andrew was on his first Halloween, Matthew's big noggin wouldn't fit in the pumpkin hat!
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| Andrew - Halloween 2009 |
It was a typical Halloween night: cold, wet, misting. And it seemed like a whirlwind from eating dinner, to getting suited up, making the rounds and then hustling back at home to get ready for school tomorrow. But the kids had a great time. And I know they can't wait to sample more sugary treats.
(just 61 trick-or-treaters tonight)
