Halloween seemed a little discombobulated this year. Maybe it was because it was on a Sunday or the fact that it was really cold but we didn't even get out the decorations until the day of and only got so far as to put a few cobwebs up by the front door. In contrast to our old street in the city where we'd get over a hundred trick or treaters, here on our quiet cul de sac of eight houses only my cousin's son and a couple of neighbours rang the bell. The kids, mine included, are smart enough to know you get way more candy per street if you go to the high density neighbourhoods.
But we adults did get out the night before for a few treats and lots of fun as witnessed by photos below.
Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Bonnie while Clyde was getting them drinks
(Apologies to Audrey and Faye)
Lisbeth Salader, Holly Golightly, an Angel and a Witch
Not sure who is Madder? The Hatter or the Devil.
Barbie & Ken were the perfect hosts once they came out of their boxes.
Everyone was getting into the spirit including Number Two Son and
his cousin who modelled matching Spiderman costumes.
Finally the big night arrived and the ghosts, ghouls and zombies were out in full force.
The Motley Crew consisted of a Dirtbiker, Zombie Lumberjack, Mini Spiderman, Little Red Riding Hood, an Old Rich Guy, 80's Skier and Zombie Abe Lincoln. I never know what they are going to be until the last minute. Number One Son actually changed from a Hobo to Old Rich Guy about five minutes before we headed out.
The Lumberjack met up with his good buddy Shaun White who found trick or treating while carrying a snowboard a little tiring but at least he was dressed for the frigid temperatures.
I also had a revelation this year while trying to come up with a good couple costume for my Other Half and I - we need to really be in disguise. My wonderful Clark Kentish hubby definitely comes out of his more introverted self when he dons a costume but this year's tweed suit and fedora just wasn't disguise enough for him to let loose like last year's leather biker chaps and tattoo sleeves did. He said he felt too much like himself or at least his old self who used to wear a suit and tie every day.
Lesson learned. Next year there will be make up and/or masks involved.
What a happy Halloween! That boxed Barbie and Ken is hilarious and the Spidy twins are adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt was really cold trick or treating in Maine too. My daughter and her friends wore jackets and tights with their frozen fairy wings.
What great costumes ... the kids' too! So glad that you had a party as well. I agree, makeup, wigs, the further away you dress from yourself, the crazier you can allow yourself to be.
ReplyDeleteOur friend was taking videos, and I'm honestly afraid to see how they turn out :)!