Super Halloween at Storybook Village

After much traveling and a family back together, we got the kids dressed up and enjoyed the festivities of Halloween. Last year we all dressed up as Alice in Wonderland characters. I was able to put everyone together with limited sewing or buying...thanks to Goodwill! This year was all sewing, so David and I were not characters. The kids repeatedly asked what David and I were going to be. I joked and said I would be the book for their problem solving (we did Super Why this year, a PBS show). So everyone expected to see a book as the kids told everyone. Sorry, David and I were the nice parents this year...named by Taylin. I told her she might want to tell people what we were they might not get it with my tired eyes after late night sewing. Missouri set me back more than I had planned and the oops on Cohen's costume.


I am embarrassed to post a picture of Cohen's original, but I thought it was pretty funny. The problem is the proportions. I wanted to make sure he had enough room for his bum. Well, that was there as well as an extended torso...maybe if he were built like Micheal Phelps, it would work.
I am a big fan of patterns and fitting kids when they are awake instead of going by their PJ's. Not a good idea. I didn't get a picture with him in it, because he could only tolerate it for a few minutes. So instead I bought some green sweats, which I should have done from the beginning...simplicity. I cut the belt from his original costume. For the super hero underwear he got to wear my cheerleading bloomers from high school. Luckily, (I am not sure what is lucky about wearing your mom's bloomers.) I found a pair that didn't have 'Coon' paws on the bum. Hey, the cape would have covered them anyway.



Cohen was Super Why...he has the power to Read. Taylin was Princess Presto (she was able to be a princess again!)...she has the power to spell.
Kennedy was Wonder Red..with word power.



I had to include the one they were standing...the saggy drawers. He was so much more comfortable in the sweats.


We participated in the ward chili cook-off and trick-or-treat. We are going to have to limit the events we attend or stop having kids. Just with two filling their bags for two trick-or-treats (we did one in Missouri) makes for a lot of candy. On second thought I will make small, but cute trick-or-treat bags next year. Since I have insisted on not making costumes next year. We plan on going to get 50% off costumes for next year. We already have a plan for what we are going to be...wait and see! We will see if I stick to my simplicity rule next year!


For kicks: I was asked to help a friend with a Nacho Libre costume. I don't have a picture of him in it, so I had David model. Their measurements are a little different, but I was just making sure the look was right. If we had known, I would have thrown some stuff together, so David could be his sidekick. I can't recall the characters name at the moment. I will spare you all the full body shot, since David didn't have the red shorts to cover the tights. A bit too revealing!


We didn't decorate our pumpkins until the following day. The kids had a great time.


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Thank goodness for washable paints. Even mom had some fun! The time it takes to wash off depends on the texture and make of the wall. Hey, it came off and we had lots of fun. Kennedy wasn't sure that making a mess was a good idea. Once it got anywhere but her hands, she wanted nothing to do with it.
Then we baked the seeds. I did a little garlic and they were so yummy. Next year we will have to do a pumpkin per family member for more seeds. Those were sooo good. I am trying not to eat them all in one sitting!