Tonight was our ward's Halloween Party. Because I am such a procrastinator, I spent the day making costumes - when will I ever learn?) I love the costume aspect of Halloween. I'm not very good at pretend, but I love to make costumes for my kids. I always plan to make one for me as well, but I always run out of time - that pesky procrastination habit again ;)
Hazel wanted to be a purple cowgirl; she was very specific. Here she is with a couple of her friends: Jasmin, Jesse and a pink cutie-pie.
Aspen chose to be Strawberry Shortcake this year. I liked her friend's costume who came as Cinderella before the ball. Also is a friend from the 70's and one from the 80's.
Another Jesse and T-Rex (so cute when they are so small). I also loved this Airbender - he shaved his head just for this costume. That is dedication. His daddy dressed the same - but he was already bald.
Since I ran out of time for a costume, I joined Hazel as a cowgirl. Nate is Pooperman; goes well with the Whoopie Cushion (one of my favorite costumes of the night).
Isaac is a Cereal Killer. Toby is an army dude. We had originally planned on being a plastic army guy. But the spray paint was taking longer that I planned. Maybe we'll finish that tomorrow for the party he is going to. His friend, King Dallin.
One of the most original of the night: Peace and Quiet.
Poor Danny looks unhappy, but he loved his little car. And lastly the cutest little family of Vampire boys and Jasmin again with her flapper mom. She pulls off the look very well.
Other great costumes that I was too busy to get pics of: A whole family of Mario Party, Willie Nelson, Ozzie Osborne (very much in character too), Scooby Doo, Thelma, and Shaggy, Ben 10, Old time Mafia guys (think Blues Brothers). We have some very creative friends in our ward. Good ideas for next time.
It was fun to play games and go through the haunted house put on by the young men (they enjoy that job a bit too much). And of course the trunk or treating. Isaac changed his costume and went the rounds 3 times. Sneaky boy.
