Halloween 2016

COSTUMES ON: Almost without fail, we're in the 'we make our own costumes camp.' That always looks good on paper, but when it comes to executing it, well, that takes time. Lots and LOTS of time. 

And can I just say, it's *not* a good thing when both of the two costumes you're sewing involve fake fur. It's up my nose and all over the house, for who knows how long.

Annabelle opted to be a magical unicorn. CJ went with Buddy the elf, from the iconic movie "Elf."

Speaking of costume nightmares, can I share that Value Village has an entire aisle dedicated to clowns. Shudder.

CJ seemed to think it was OK. 

Today, we had all sorts of things going on at a Harvest Party. We made pumpkin patch cocoa rice cereal treats, Halloweenies (hotdogs cut into the shape of squids atop a bed of orange noodles), spider bite (sriracha) deviled eggs, plus some fruity 'candy corn.'

 And we made some fun Pokeballs by dipping apples in candy melt and using cut 'sugar sheets' black and white as accents.

The kids worked hard helping teach their friends moves to the "Thriller" dance and at the end of the party there was a big "Thriller" flash mob. Big fun!

Afterward, we relaxed at a favorite spot, and then later, the kids got way too much candy trick or treating around the 'hood.