Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Halloween Costumes 2013

This is the “Year of No Theme.”  Remember last year and how much some of the group disliked my flower theme idea. This year we decided to let them each be whatever they wanted. And I must say- they did quite enjoy themselves. I know it’s not even Halloween yet but tomorrow night will be the fourth time these girls have worn their costumes. I took pictures on the first time. Drum roll please….

Kyla chose Pocahontas.  This came from a playdate with the Stendera girls in which she tried to convince them both to be the same thing as she was going to be. The three of them agreed on Pocahontas. (Addi has since changed her mind). Kyla wanted to be “authentic.”  What she means by this is the Disney version but not a Disney costume. Hmmm…. She picked this “perfect” outfit out on Amazon and did not want a braided wig or a headband or feathers (as I suggested). She had to have a “long dark black wig”. That’s what she got. Of course she really gets into character when she wears this and is often singing “Colors of the Wind.”

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Heidi chose Cindy Lou Who from the Grinch. This came from a Pinterest search of Halloween costumes. This is what she liked best. I LOVE that wig. It is the cutest thing ever. I have now put false lashes on my six year old three times.  It’s quite difficult. I tried to convince Kyla to be the Grinch but she very quickly shut that down. Ha!

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Molly McGee chose (well actually I picked) one of her favorites, Minnie Mouse. Her favorite is when I paint the nose on her.

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The first time they wore their costumes was to Trick or Treat at Yaya’s house when Grammie was here for a visit. Halloween13

The next day they Trick or Treated at Gramma and Papa’s before they left on their trip.

The gang was complete with a cat and a flamingo princess…

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Happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

I love a good photo tradition….

 

…and this year they just weren’t up! Sad.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Patch

It’s that time again folks…Pumpkin Patch time. I love the Patch. This year (our sixth or seventh going to Mosby’s) resulting in a few firsts. It was the very first time we ever did the corn maze. It was a hit. I was really impressed with the extent of the maze. Six check points. The girls were super into it and Molly made it all the way to check point 5 before needing to be carried. Pretty good I’d say. It was also the first time ever I did not take the girls picture in the pumpkin and ghost cut outs that they always have out in the patch. They weren’t up this year. Sad. I love a montage of yearly photos that are similar. Bummer. Speaking of that- I think I will do my next post as a throw back to the pumpkin and ghost cut out days. It was also quite muddy this year. Remember, last year? I wore shorts. Always a fun time at The Patch!

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Thursday, October 10, 2013