Halloween 2016

As do most holiday-loving, mom-blogging planners, I started thinking about Halloween near the end of August.  I've always been a sucker for themed sibling costumes, but I also knew that at four years of age, Brantley would certainly have an opinion of his own this year.  (I also assume this will be my last year for themed costumes since they will likely both have opinions next year.)  Anyway, I started with Brantley.  He threw out a few ideas, one being a pirate.  I knew I could take that a run with it...so that I did.  I quickly found and ordered a pirate costume, and thanks to Amazon Prime, it arrived before he had time to change his mind.  Meanwhile, I scoured the Internet for a coordinating parrot costume for Holden.  When the best I could find was a below-average bird for $40, I did the next best thing--headed to Pinterest to learn how to make my own!  Luckily, a red hoodie, blue sweatpants, some brightly-colored fleece, and little hot glue was all it took.  Holden had himself an adorable (but HOT) parrot costume!  And of course, we couldn't have a pirate and a parrot without a pirate ship wagon to match!  So again, thanks to Pinterest, we found ourselves a few examples and I put Craig to the challenge (even though I ended up doing a lot of it).  I love how it turned out and we definitely had the coolest way to transport our beer Craig's beer around the neighborhood!

Despite my best attempts at photos on two different occasions--both before Halloween night--and lots of bribing, the boys were just too darn excited to be in their costumes.  Which resulted in quite a few blurry photos.  But an overload nonetheless.  Because that's what holidays are all about, right?!


 




























As for the main event, we met up with some neighbors at 6:00 and trick or treated our way through half our neighborhood.  In shorts and flip flops!!!!!  A first ever that I can remember!  Poor Holden was a sticky, sweaty mess upon removing his costume later that night, but he didn't seen to mind one bit!  He executed like an ole pro and Brantley was so excited that he tripped and fell (a result of running) no fewer than four times throughout the night.  Again, blurry pictures are a sign of a good time, I suppose!













 A Monday night Halloween meant for later than late bedtimes and cranky kids on November 1.  But again, that's what holidays are all about, right?!

Past Halloweens:
2015 // 2014 // 2013 // 2012 // 2011

12 comments:

  1. Their costumes are awesome!!! I'm impressed with the parrot costume and the pirate wagon is genius! Love it! Looks like a blast!!

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  2. Looks like they had a great time! And my kids were complete messes yesterday, too. Hoping today is better!

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  3. I mourned the fact that I wasn't able to choose the Halloween costumes this year. I thought surely I'd have a few more years to decided.
    And, holy cow! Your costumes and props win. They're freaking amazing!!
    Let's also talk about your neighborhood. I want to trick or treat there. Wait. Scratch that. I want to live there!!

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  4. Soo cute. The parrot costume is the best! I can't believe the weather we have been having. I can't be wearing shorts at the end of October / in November!

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  5. They are precious, friend! Can't believe there will be a third boy with them next year! :)

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  6. Love these costumes! The pirate ship wagon is just too cute.

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  7. Nice work on that parrot costume! That is awesome. & the wagon, so cool. You guys go all out & I love it. :)

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  8. Thanks to Amazon Prime, it arrived before he had time to change his mind. LOL! Love it!!
    Holden's parrot costume turned out PERFECT! You are seriously so crafty. I can't believe you made that! And that wagon?! My gosh. Can you come over and make our Halloween costumes next year?? If you had been here this year, maybe I could have been a matching post card to Mason's mail man!

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  9. I love all the pictures of the boys so so much! They looked adorable!! And that wagon, seriously awesome! We were suppose to have super nice weather but it ended up a little chilly but we can't complain, last year it was 30 and snowing, LOL! When we were trick or treating I couldn't believe it was only Monday, it should have been Friday, ha ha

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  10. Oh my word! I just loved their costumes and couldn't wait to show Nate and Mason. You did so good on the parrot costume and the wagon. Pure perfection! Also, can we talk about your photography? SO good!

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  11. Nice work on the costumes and ship! I just love how it all came together :)

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