Halloween 2011

This year I decided to get crafty, after seeing a picture of a craft.  The famiily had made ghosts out of their feet, with white paint.  I thought it was too cute to pass up.  With my foot's high arch, my ghost had no torso, so I had to fill in my footprint to make it look more like a ghost.  We hung this decorative canvas on our front door for Halloween. 

This year, Liam was a "Struction Worker" (Construction Worker).  Ava was a fairy.  You wouldn't believe how hard it was to piece together a construction worker outfit!  I guess the days of "Bob the Builder" are over.  I bought Liam a real toolbelt from Home Depot, bought him a few manly toys at Toys 'R Us. 

We painted on his facial hair, which turned out to be pretty funny.  He used his insulated flannel shirt, some overalls and a pair of boots he already had.  Ava's outfit was pretty easy to find.  We bought a little white leotard for her and some girly accessories to go with the fairy theme.  The kids got some great use out of their costumes, going to the church Trunk 'N Treat, to Chik Fil-A for Ava's school celebration, trick-or-treating and also to Liam's school for his holiday party.  A good time was definitely had by them this year!

The neighborhood crew:  Mr. Matthew, Scarlett, Ava, Olivia, Liam, Lucy and Zoey.

One happy construction worker.

Peace, love and a lion's share of candy corn,

Shelly, Doug, Ava and Liam

Halloween 2011: North Atlanta Church of Christ Trunk 'N Treat

We invited our neighbors to the trunk 'n treat at the church this year.  I think this might be the third year that Tony and Elaine's family have joined us.  Matthew and Kate Celender joined us this year, with their daughter Scarlett.  Scarlett came as Dorothy from the "Wizard of Oz."  Olivia came as a mermaid.  Niko came as a dinosaur.  It was so much fun! 

It was great practice for the kids to get their "Trick or Treat" loud enough to warrant treats.  ;-)  Scarlett fell right in line and knew the drill before too long.  She is such a smart cookie!  Ava wasn't shy about going up to those handing out candy this year. 

Among my favorites were the Berry family, who dressed together as characters from Peter Pan.  Stephanie Vyverberg dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West, complete with the house that fell on her. 

After collecting a basketfull of candy, the kids got wild and went in the bounce house and on the slide.  A fun time was had by all!

Scarlett as "Dorothy"

Elaine, Olivia and Nico

Nico the dragon

Love Stephanie's outfit as the "Wicked Witch of the West"

The Berrys and their Peter Pan-themed trunk

Wesley Baillairge as "Woody the Cowboy" from Toy Story. 

So cute!

The girls being goofy!

Since Liam has now grown facial hair, we figured he's old enough to drive us home.  Just kidding... We dropped something off at the Celenders, so we let Liam drive with Doug home in the front seat (across our court).  :)

Peace, love and sunny candy-collecting days,
Shelly, Doug, Ava and Liam