Only 10 Days Late

The intention was there all last week, but things came to a screeching halt when not 1, not 2, but ALL 3 of my kids got sick.  And when I say sick I mean..."the number 1 reason why I will never replace this carpet with NEW carpet" sick!!  I guess the only good thing was that they kept it contained to MY bedroom, so guests will never be privy to the hot mess that is the carpet in my bedroom. 

Anyway...I digress!!

Halloween was just as fun this year as all the years past, but I will admit I was pretty excited for my Dallas trip, so I was anxious for the night to be over.  Is that bad?! 

This year was not much different than the years past...I picked the girls' costumes and it took ZERO convincing because they, and when I say they I mean Taylor...Tatum would have done anything I asked...loved the idea.  I thought it would be much simpler to find this costume, but it was not...SO I channeled my inner Terri Dodd and created the costumes myself.  I sewed them both...with no pattern!!  I was pretty proud of myself!!

Thomas on the other hand...picked his own costume.  My rule for costumes is that they need to be creative and original.  He protested at first and then after a little Pinterest perusing he landed on his choice.  The original plan was for Nana to make his costume, but it just didn't work.  Totally OK though, the party stores costume was actually pretty decent.

There they are...Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas and my two Devil/Angels!!  This year everyone walked.  Tatum was all about it!!  She knew exactly what to say and said it!!  Although she did stick around at EVERY house for double the candy!!  I guess when you are cute people don't mind giving you two pieces!!

 

Man I love these kids!!  And can you believe I have already given a little thought to next year?  Just a little I promise!!

Halloween Party 2014

Well another Halloween party in the books and after all was said and done...it was definitely worth all of the exhaustion.  We had a packed house full of kids and adults, lots of food and tons of drinks.  It was loud and hectic and I loved it. 

And in true fashion I only took a few pictures because that's what happens when you're the host.

 Some of the delicious food we served, but not everything because my giant table still isn't big enough..lol.

The prize and game table!!

Tom and I!!

Our good friends Rob and JoJo!!

Our new friends and neighbors...Robyn and Tom!

More new friends and neighbors...Michelle and Jeff!!

This panda costume made me laugh all night...and Tatum was scared to death of that panda head, but Rob had to take it off for most of the night!

It was such a fun night...and although I'm glad it's over I was already thinking about next year!

I know you are wondering where my kids are and although I took very few pics at the party I did take a few of the kids, BUT...

You will have to wait until Saturday morning to see pics of them!! 

Seussical 2013

If you walked in my house the only sign of Halloween 2013 is two trick or treat buckets on top of the refrigerator.  Halloween 2013 was another great year...a little colder than we are used too and missing our usual trick or treat neighborhood, but still a great year.  I'll skip the chit chat and just get to what I know you want...

Have you ever seen such cute Dr. Seuss characters?!  I highly doubt it!!

And here are the pics from our Halloween party last weekend.  Another big success, but boy am I glad to be shutting the book on Halloween 2013. 

Until next year!!

A Little Walk Down Memory Lane

In preparation for Fridays big reveal I thought I would take you all down memory lane.  Halloween memory lane that is.  Halloween is a big deal around here.  OK fine...it is a big deal for me, mom.  The kids would probably be fine with cheap Target costumes and if I'm being honest...it would probably make my life a whole lot easier.  But instead I dream up their costumes the day after Halloween for the next year and my excitement starts.

This year was no different, but you will have to wait until Friday morning for the big reveal.  For now though I thought I would remind you of Halloween's past!!

2008 gave us a Dragon and a Ladybug!!

2009 started our themed Halloween's and also the seamstress skills of my talented mom!!  Scarecrow and Dorothy!

2010 gave us what might be my favorite year...The Pirate and The Wench!

2011 gave us more cuteness with classic costumes!!  A super scary Vampire and a super cute Witch!!

 

2012 we added some cuteness to the pair with our little Tatum!!  We strayed a bit from a group theme...Taylor was Little Bo Peep and Tatum was her sheep!! Thomas was a soldier!!

I promise you this year will not disappoint.  I will give NO hints!!  You only have to wait 5 days!!