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| winglo |
Posted - October 25 2008 : 4:15:29 PM
I just got finished putting my daughter's Halloween costume on her--to make sure we've got it all and it fits. She's going to be Legolas from Lord of the Rings. I must have spent $80 on it all: costume, boots, leggings, ears, bow/arrows, quiver, elf pin to hold the cape together and on and on! I'm not even sure that I want to add it all up.
So, is anyone else dressing up themselves or a child for Halloween? What are you dressing up as? (. . .dressing up as...is that even correct English?)
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| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - November 18 2008 : 1:20:08 PM
Thanks! Yes, I fear that all the girls will melt like chocolate when they look into his amber eyes. Yep. I said amber. They are beautiful, and if he wears green, they turn green.
Yes, Blackie, the costumes these days really are very cute. I always made my kids' costumes, without patterns, I might add. I'll have to see if I can find some photos to show some of them off. |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - November 18 2008 : 12:57:04 PM
You and your entire family look amazing Dillon. Great job and I bet you have so much fun. Lot of hard work too I imagine getitng the costume together.
Blackie you look great girl. Quite the vixen indeed and the little guy is adorable.
WW your little monkey is very cute and adorable. Needs some bananas though. |
| Dillon1836 |
Posted - November 17 2008 : 02:25:05 AM
Thanks winglo! Halloween is the only time, next to the Alamo reenactment in March, that I can really go all out and act. It's been fun.
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| winglo |
Posted - November 16 2008 : 7:36:01 PM
I agree with WW and blackfootblood...you look terrific as the Joker, Wade. If I remember correctly you were Jack Sparrow last year, right? You do great Halloween costumes, I must say! |
| Dillon1836 |
Posted - November 16 2008 : 5:04:11 PM
Thanks WW and blackfootblood. I did the make-up myself. I had an awesome time! |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - November 15 2008 : 8:32:45 PM
Nice pics, Wade!! Love the costume, you look just like him!!  |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - November 15 2008 : 8:10:24 PM
Heh, heh, - clearly, in a few years he's gonna be a "lady killer" WW. ;) |
| Dillon1836 |
Posted - November 15 2008 : 7:52:56 PM
For the annual haunted tour at my house every Halloween. I am The Joker.
My dad, on the far right, as Hannibal Lector.
My nephew, Batman.
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| blackfootblood |
Posted - November 14 2008 : 11:13:05 PM
Thank you, WW! And you're little monkey is so cute!! Don't they make the cutest costumes nowadays?! |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - November 14 2008 : 3:28:11 PM
Blackie,
Your little man is just adorable!
Our little man (my grandson) also dressed as an animal. At 16 months, he's too young to have candy. But, when he spotted my candy basket, he plopped himself right down on the doormat and pulled the basket over so he could begin examining it. Here is our Little Monkey, as he holds a piece of candy aloft to more fully admire its beauty. 
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| Obediah |
Posted - November 14 2008 : 12:36:35 PM
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Originally posted by caitlin
..... Just too many things on my pee brain.
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You sure you don't mean pea brain?   |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - November 14 2008 : 09:40:20 AM
I totally agree, Red does look great!!! I'm so happy for her! I also waited awhile before I told anyone we were expecting our first baby as well. I'm very superstitious. But I can't wait to see baby pics!
I know that I'm behind on this thread but things have finally settled down for me to spend some time on the board. We had just moved to Texas when Halloween came around. So I think we were only at our new home two days before the holiday. Anyhow, we dressed our little man up as a skunk, the hubby actually dressed up this year as Ron Burgundy in "Anchor Man", and I wore the same outfit I did last year. We had a great night and Danny finally got to go trick-or-treating. He loved it and came back with a bag full of goodies. So here's some pics of Daniel and myself. Hope everyone else had a good night. 
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| Kyfrontiersman |
Posted - November 13 2008 : 11:49:02 PM
"Gee, maybe I'll wear paper panties and go as a lamb chop!"
Obediah, my friend, you've not changed one bit! Thank goodness.
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| Kyfrontiersman |
Posted - November 13 2008 : 11:46:24 PM
Oh my, go away for awhile and my friend Red is preggo. I'm thrilled for you m'Lady!!!
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| caitlin |
Posted - October 30 2008 : 11:45:05 AM
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Originally posted by RedFraggle
Good question! So many people these days act like it's wrong for kids to dress up and try to enforce rules like "no make-up" or "no witches / vampires / monsters (etc.)." At a church dinner a couple weeks ago, one man made the mistake of saying that he was going to take his seven-year-old trick or treating, but that he hadn't decided on his costume yet. One of the ladies proceeded to lecture him about how "no one should celebrate Halloween" because it's "the devil's holiday" and has "satanic" origins. I'm sorry, but it's not "celebrating Satan" to let your kids dress up in fun costumes and get free candy. What ever happened to letting kids have a little fun?
Well, from my meager understanding, Halloween was a pagan tradition and originated to ward off the evil spirits, not encourage them. That was Hollywood that brought in the other stuff.
Let the poor kids be KIDS! *sigh* they grow up too quickly anyway. I mean, it's sad that kids now have to resort to "Trunk or Treat" or the mall and not go through neighborhoods.
That is funny about the no junk rule... my kids had french toast and french fries offered for lunch the other day. I mean, come on!
Irish, you look great! Keep it up! I too kept active and didn't gain the dreaded 50+ pounds.
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| Irishgirl |
Posted - October 30 2008 : 11:12:28 AM
Have to say your mom-in-law has excellent taste in baby names My youngest boy is called Matthew Think carefully what you call the little tyke as they are stuck with it for the rest of their lives and you don't want them to get teased in school by giving them some strange name like the celebs do Apple, Banjo etc
By the way that was my kid's schools who don't have Halloween parties or even mention Halloween and Christmas just as bad 
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| RedFraggle |
Posted - October 30 2008 : 07:57:22 AM
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Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
Well, I called that one about right, eh? 
I know what you mean about jinxing yourself, Red. I was the same way with my first, and even then... I almost lost him right at the end of my 1st trimester with a small partial separation of the placenta. But, he was a tough little guy and we pulled through it together, and he is just fine today at the age of 27.
I agree with Irish... you look wonderful! Pregnancy suits you well. Are you feeling OK?
Have you made a final decision on names yet?
Yep, you got it, WW! Also glad to know I'm not the only "superstitious" one when it comes to baby things. Thanks, too, for the compliment.  I've been exercising and doing mild weight training three times a week, and it's really helped, I think. (Women at church kept telling me how they gained 50, 60, or 70 lbs. when pregnant and I was determined NOT to do that!) As for names, hubby and I have a "short list," but we really haven't decided. We're trying to keep mum about it because his parents have definite ideas about what the name should be. My mother-in-law even called to say that, until further notice, she's calling the baby Matthew! If that's not a hint (or maybe a giant push), then I don't know what is!
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Originally posted by caitlin
. . . Hmmm, where has Halloween gone to?
Good question! So many people these days act like it's wrong for kids to dress up and try to enforce rules like "no make-up" or "no witches / vampires / monsters (etc.)." At a church dinner a couple weeks ago, one man made the mistake of saying that he was going to take his seven-year-old trick or treating, but that he hadn't decided on his costume yet. One of the ladies proceeded to lecture him about how "no one should celebrate Halloween" because it's "the devil's holiday" and has "satanic" origins. I'm sorry, but it's not "celebrating Satan" to let your kids dress up in fun costumes and get free candy. What ever happened to letting kids have a little fun?
Sorry,  alert!
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Originally posted by caitlin
. . . My older two teens were able to dress up and had "Halloween parties" in school when they were younger but now the same school does not even recognize Halloween and guess what?...no parties.
Hubby's school has the same "no party" policy, except it's no parties of ANY kind. Teachers aren't allowed to bring candy or baked goods to their students, and there is a no junk food rule (which cuts out pizza parties) because the administration simply can't have teachers condoning junk food and jeopardizing their students' health with an occasional cupcake. I guess they overlooked the fact that the school cafeteria still sells hamburgers, chicken nuggets, French fries, and other junk items!  |
| Obediah |
Posted - October 29 2008 : 6:29:49 PM
Gee, maybe I'll wear paper panties and go as a lamb chop! |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - October 29 2008 : 2:54:22 PM
This is your daughter you are talking about here, right Winglo? Just want to make sure.
Ah! A young wench after mine own heart! She just needs a pistol to complete her "impression!"
I have just ordered a replica of an 18th century folding pocket knife. It's something I've been needing in my kit. Nothing expensive or fancy, but hopefully very useful. |
| winglo |
Posted - October 29 2008 : 2:16:55 PM
Yes, IG, that's what I thought. There will be tons of princesses, fairies, beautiful witches, ballerinas, etc. at my daughter's school on Friday. It's funny, but she's not interested in being one of those at all. She was Darth Vader last year and this year she is going to be Legolas--mostly because she can then carry a bow and arrows and wear a fake knife! |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - October 28 2008 : 10:57:32 PM
Exactly things have changed and not for the better. My older two teens were able to dress up and had "Halloween parties" in school when they were younger but now the same school does not even recognize Halloween and guess what?...no parties. Very sad indeed for the kids and Christmas is almost as bad. Don't get me started.......
I meant "pretty witch" winglo as opposed to the typical scary, ugly, green-faced wart on nose witch. She is only four and would definitely scare herself to death. |
| caitlin |
Posted - October 28 2008 : 10:43:49 PM
It's weird with my kids' schools, one won't allow makeup or masks and you have to bring your costume to change into for their "party", then with another there are no witches or monsters allowed. Hmmm, where has Halloween gone to? |
| winglo |
Posted - October 28 2008 : 6:48:03 PM
Well, I don't feel so bad if Rich and WW both missed the announcement, too.
My daughter goes to a girl's school, so at the Halloween parade on Friday I am sure I will see many, many "pretty witches" such as your youngest, IG. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - October 27 2008 : 6:36:06 PM
Well, I called that one about right, eh?
I know what you mean about jinxing yourself, Red. I was the same way with my first, and even then... I almost lost him right at the end of my 1st trimester with a small partial separation of the placenta. But, he was a tough little guy and we pulled through it together, and he is just fine today at the age of 27.
I agree with Irish... you look wonderful! Pregnancy suits you well. Are you feeling OK?
Have you made a final decision on names yet? |
| RedFraggle |
Posted - October 27 2008 : 2:57:03 PM
Thanks for the congrats, everybody! I have to fess up to something too.  I didn't make a big announcement on the board because I'm a little superstitious, I suppose. It's my first baby and I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, and then have something go wrong. (I didn't even tell my own parents until after the first trimester! )
But I'm healthy so far, right at 30 weeks along, and don't have much more time to go. Official due date is January 5th, but the doc says any time between Christmas and the third week of January is my time frame. We think it's a boy but the ultrasound tech didn't sound too very sure, so we'll see. Hubby of course is convinced it's a boy, but I keep telling him he might get a big surprise when the delivery happens!
Whether it's a girl or a boy, I'll definitely have to dress him/her up next year in some sort of outlandish Halloween costume that will be the cause of much embarrassment throughout the teen and adult years.
Be sure to post pics of your little ones (or yourselves) in costume, everybody! |
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