Who Thought I’d Still Be Dressing Up For Halloween?

I love it though. Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing up and always have. It’s been fun that the places I’ve worked have always liked us dressing up too. They in fact have encouraged it. It makes the day fun - I love the way it makes me forget reality and just be silly all day long.

You know that Kathleen works with me at the city right? I don’t see her as much as I’d like, but it’s fun to see her from time to time.

Just to note, this is my dad’s sailor shirt and hat - was fun to have his memory with me all day long. It’s cool to think this is his.

Early Trick or Treaters

Tonight we had some early trick or treaters. Rose called and wondered if she could come trick or treating tonight because Richard wasn’t going to be able to go out with the kids on Halloween night and thought if he could at least visit with family that would make it a little more bearable.  Of course you can.  It was fun to have some trick or treaters. We were planning on going trick or treating with some friends, so we wouldn’t be handing candy this year, so this was a fun substitute for that.

Frankenstein Rice Krispies

Found these on Pinterest and thought they were so cute - had to try them for my witch party.

Rice Krispies cut in Rectangles. Dipped in Green Chocolate and then in black candy for the hair. Decorate them. Next time I’ll use mini m&m’s but I used tic tacs and they turned out cute. This is the only picture I got. Forgot to take one of the finished dish. These were the left overs. Have to brag a little everybody loved them. They were all taking pictures. Maybe I could borrow one of theirs ;)

Eyeballs

Candy Eyeballs that is. These were easy too. They can be made up to 3 days before. They can store for about a week. So cute. I hate this picture though. I should have tried harder at it so you could see how cute they turned out. You really needed to see them from the top. But this was the best one I took. Sorry.

Alas, you’ll have to use your imagination. Pretend they are brown eyes and the dark chocolate chips are the color in the center of your white candy wafer iris. With a few red sugar sprinkles for some blood-shot-ness.

These were also included in the bag of spooky treats. Which I think turned out so cute. I’ll have to show you my label some other time. But I think they were a hit at the treat exchange party.

Candy Corn Kisses

I was invited to a treat exchange and decided to go. This week seemed particularly busy and so I needed to come up with something cute and easy for 20 people. I LOVE that I have Pinterest this year. It’s been so fun saving fun ideas and great blog spots there to refer back to. This was a perfect opportunity for that. So I searched my Halloween Happiness page and found these little bits of joy. This is my type of candy. Easy, fast & cute. I think they turned out darling. This was the first of two ideas to put in a bag labeled Spooky Sweats. It’s the Hugs style of Hershey Kisses melted on top of a square pretzel. Then you place a candy kiss on top and cool it in the fridge for about an hour. Cute :)

Oogie Boogie!!

Oogie Boogie!!

Emalee announced that she had a really, really great idea for a Halloween costume this year and needed some help. She asked her mom and Jeffrey if they would please help her. The day was set and the work  began. Paula helped with the design and style of the costume. She sewed up the body and put binding around the neck to make it more comfortable to wear. Jeffrey helped with the design too and he was also in charge of all the stitching. Amazing!! I think it turned out awesome!! Don’t you think so?

Emalee will make a great oogie boogie this year! She'll be the talk of the neighborhood. This is getting me in the Halloween spirit. I love Halloween it's become one of my favorite holidays!!  Great work you two!! Happy spooking Emalee!! ;)