Getting Ready

Hard to believe that Halloween is only two weeks away. Where has this month gone?

Ever since Cole was 11 months old, we've taken him through our neighborhood to 'trick-or-treat' (aka say hello to our sweet neighbors and let them oooh and ahhh at his costume :) ) and attended community fall festivals on Halloween weekend. Kinda sad to think that this will be our last trek around this neighborhood, but excited to make new memories in the years to come.

Costumes have always been a fun creative avenue, and Cole has loved helping me with my ideas. I usually begin searching out suggestions in September and have enjoyed adding a homemade spin in the past. Always thought that put together outfits from home were much cuter (and less expensive) than the ready-made store bought ones.

* I'm sure I'll be changing my mind when one of the boys wants to someday be a cartoon character or super-hero. . . oh boy. . .

Here's a glimpse of former costumes - get ready for some cuteness!

Scarecrow - 11 months old, 2007

Taped raffia to the insides of his shirtsleeves, overalls, and hat. A few patches from an old bandanna finished out the look.

Train engineer - 23 months old, 2008

Train made from cut-up cardboard boxes - my favorite :)

Indian - almost 3 yrs old, 2009

Vest made from a tan pillowcase - Cole helped me decorate. Fringe made from a paper bags and safety pinned to pant legs. Headdress and tomahawk were gifts from Papa and Gigi when they visited Cherokee near the Smokey Mtns.

Doctor - almost 4 yrs. old, 2010

Rolled up scrubs with added touches from his own doctor kit

2011 - coming soon!

Wanted an idea that would correlate well with BOTH boys this year. Let's just say "Giddy-up!"