Halloween 2009

Happy Halloween! Well, you can imagine that with our move, we didn't have as much time as usual to devote to the planning and coordinating our Halloween festivities. Josh has been busy at work learning the ropes of his new job, and the stress and busyness which that includes has kept him pretty occupied. Nana and Papa were wonderful in letting the kids choose a pumpkin from their garden before we left, which they delivered to us. They've been anxiously awaiting the carving party since then!



They also bought a costume for Diddles and cute Halloween t-shirts for Yaks and Boo. Thank you!

"Hi. I'm a pumpkin."

We did our best here in the costume department with what we had on hand, and what the kids wanted to be. It's honestly been the LAST thing on my mind - thank goodness they are young and don't care. Up until Halloween, we were all going to go as Pirates, but Boo revolted at the last minute and demanded to wear Yak's Captain Hook coat (which was actually meant for Josh). Mutiny! It was a bit of a dramatic mess, and Yaks (the tender heart) finally let her just have the coat.

So, here was our feeble attempt at Halloween this year:

This is Jolly Roger. Isn't he the cutest captain you've ever seen?


Gunpowder Gertie - Don't let that smile fool you. Her temper was pretty explosive.

One-Eye Wanda - Her diapers are pretty explosive. The other day Boo said, "Diddles, you do a great job pooping!" She does indeed. The partial crew - Boo had to be cameraman.
My whole costume came from my closet! Isn't that something?

"I don't wanna be a pirate!"

The End. I told you it was feeble.