3 weeks ago the two kids received two very special invitations in the mail:
It was time for Nana and Papa's annual Halloween Party! Each child that was invited received a hand-painted invite. These were so darling, inspired from old vintage children's drawings. Each character had a mask attached with a brad that moved. The kids, being 2 and 4, I'm sure do not have the same appreciation as I do for these works of art, so after letting them give the masks a few swings, I swiftly grabbed them from their grimy hands and hid them.
The skeleton pictured here was the invitation from last year's party. His arms and legs moved
Halloween at my mother-in-laws house is magical. She has Department 54 stuff everywhere. The kids love it and I have grown to love it. The pictures that follow are some of my favorite pieces.
My mother-in-law is really into hand-cutting things. She did cut every single one of these witches from felt and attached the foamy letters for each child's place setting. The women is in her mid 60-s. I'm certain that with all of my knuckle-cracking that by the time I'm in my mid 60's I won't even be able to move my fingers, let alone cut with scissors.
Ah! And here the fun begins. To Infinity and Beyond!
What a good sport dad is, dressing up as Woody. I personally made that vest people, and I am very proud of myself, thank you very much!
A brunette Alice of course
"Off With Her Head!"A sneak peek at the Queen costume...the whole costume will be revealed after Halloween.
Taylor later said to me after I was quoting the Queen, "mommy why would you say that to a child? People are going to think you're a bad mommy." Yeah, you've got a point there Tay. Don't want CPS on my trail!
Taylor later said to me after I was quoting the Queen, "mommy why would you say that to a child? People are going to think you're a bad mommy." Yeah, you've got a point there Tay. Don't want CPS on my trail!
Group Shot
Good old fashioned pumpkin carving. I think my niece Tavi, who's 5, did this one.
And the grand finale! My sister-in-law made these adorable little cheese puff sandwiches for the kids. Of course they loved them. What kind of crazy kid wouldn't? Bravo Carrie!
Happy Halloween Everyone! Now if only it would cool the freak down!!!I. AM. SO. SICK. OF. THIS. HEAT!!!!!
Ok...PLEASE tell me you came in my house when you were at THE ATTIC?
ReplyDeleteWe have Dept 56 houses everywhere and LOVE it! We have them for Christmas too!
What GREAT pictures! I love it!
Thanks Rachel! No, I didn't get to go into your house at the Attic, though I was tempted by the pretty turquoise chandelier! Next time for sure :)
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