Halloween 2011

Another Halloween down and I made it out alive. This year really wasn't that bad. I actually enjoyed making what I did of the costumes. I think we've hit a relatively easy stage of life. With three in school full time, no diapers, they all sleep through the night. Not too much hormonal drama yet. It's quite nice. Here's the rundown on each of their costumes:

No, she's not throwing gang signs, she's showing off her manicure. Carolyn was a spa girl. She found the idea online. I made the eye mask out of scraps from Emma's costume.

Molly was Alice in Wonderland. My mom made her the blue dress to wear to church. One Sunday, someone commented that it was just like Alice's dress without the apron. So she decided she wanted to be Alice this year. I made the apron out of scrap drapery lining that I had.

Audrey wanted to be a mermaid so she wore the costume that I made for Molly a few years ago. Easy!

Emma wanted to be a "purple princess Emma." She wanted it to be sparkly and to have three bows becuase she's three. You can't see in the picture that the fabric has glittery specks. I added two bows to the sleeves to make three. I got the necklace at the Children's Place. We were there shopping and she kept whining because she wanted something and I kept saying, "No, no." But when I finally saw what it was she wanted, it was just. so. her.  I had to buy it.  I'm such a sucker. I guess that's what happens with the youngest child.