Saturday, October 31, 2009

It's a Halloween Parade!

Happy November 1st; I hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween. I had a first, NOT ONE trick-or-treater; I usually get 2 or 3. What shall I do with all of these Milky Ways, hmmm? Guess I'll have to put them in the freezer. Today Heather & Stephanie, the SITS girls are sponsoring a Halloween Parade. What a great way to get ideas for next year's costumes.
My sister has made almost all of her kids' costumes for the past 14 years. I have pictures of many of them, and thought I'd give you a look in chronological order.
2 very scary skeletonsA pair of smiling crayons in their favorite colorsA scary scarecrow & batThis is my favorite year! She even made me a fireman costume!Pulled out the scarecrow and bat again, but different kids are wearing them.
The boys think they're too old for dressing up now, but last year J & her friend J were a speedbump and a caution sign.Their soccer team was also in a tournament where all the players and coaches wore costumes.K made the costumes for all of the Eagles, and even one for the coach!This year J&J are back as a clothesline! Very simple to make, and easy to wear over heavy clothes if it's a hot night, like all of these costumes are. As you can tell, I am very proud of how clever my sister is; you should see the birthday parties and cakes she does!
For more trick or treaters, visit SITS where the Halloween Parade is in full swing!
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11 Friends' Thoughts:

\ mannequin said...

You didn't have ONE trick or treater? What a let down. Sort of like having a party and nobody comes.
This is precisely why I buy candy I like. If they don't want it, I'll eat it.

I'm lovin the clothesline! How creative your sister (and you!) are.

\ Heather of the EO said...

We didn't have one trick or treater either. Now I have to eat that candy and my boys candy :)

Love all the costumes. The speed bump cracked me up.

Happy Halloween Parade!

\ Joy said...

I'm quite partial to those two cute little crayons!

Stopping by from SITS!

\ Its So Very Cheri said...

Elizabeth
Thanks you for visiting my blog. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I got buried under thousands of e-mails and 4 sick kiddos all while we were out of town.
I look forward to getting to know you better. Come by tonight for a fun tutorial.
Cheri

\ concretenprimroses said...

We only had 5! I put most of the candy in a bag for dh to take to work tomorrow. They have a big office with a candy jar. (Course I ate 2 bars first!)
Love the costume parade.
Kathy

\ Anniki :) said...

People don't celebrate Halloween where I live, so no trick or treat :( A bit sad that we miss some events important in different part of the world, but luckily we have some traditions here in Estonia too :)

\ Prairiemaid said...

Just stopping by. Great costumes!! And cute kids.

\ Ellen said...

What beautiful costumes! I LOVE the Snow White soccer coach!

\ Justine said...

Homemade costumes are the best if they're made well like that. She's done a great job all these years!

Justine :o )

\ Carolyn (Harbor Hon) said...

Happy after Halloween dear girl. :) Your sister is very clever, and the 5 Sisters love handmade costumes as we've made all of ours too. I'll have to tell Sister S about the clothesline. She'll flip when she sees it! xxoo

\ Acnespan said...

Love the costume parade. Thanks for sharing this post.