Every year, I contemplate the best "theme" for Halloween. For Carys' first Halloween we did a Strawberry Shortcake theme, the next year we did the Beatles Theme, last year we a Bug's Life Theme and this year I was hoping to reuse some of the costumes. My recycling of previous costumes is what brought about the yellow theme. Carys would still fit in her bumblebee outfit from last year and Maya had her yellow submarine from the Beatles year, all I needed to do was coordinate Macy and Ava.
Carys in her bumblebee outfit, still fits, still cute!
I did have to create Macy's costume. My friend at work gave me the idea for a yellow m&m. I sewed two tshirts together and stuffed her with packaging bubbles. Maya does not move much when she is in costume.
Ava being a lioness was a given! One day she came up to us with "spirit" fingers and roared. Pretending to be a lion is one of her favorite things to do. We got her the tshirt at the Lion King Musical, it was too perfect. "I'm working on my ROAR!" I made the mask and tutu to try and make her more female. The yellow shoes were Carys', a great suggestion by my mom I had forgotten about and the cheetah pants were a last minute add on. I know they are not lion but they added to her kitty persona.
We also added a bumblebee wand to Carys' outfit, it was a hit!
Ready to go! The girls are heading out with Daddy and their flashlights.
TJ sported a yellow tshirt.
Our neighbors across the street go all out every year. I braided Carys' hair last night so we could frizz it out for her bumblebee persona.
Ava was a little unsure, but she sure loves the gigantic kitty in the neighbor's yard. The neighbor also gave the girls a ridiculous amount of candy!
Next house! The girls did great going up to doors, knocking, and being polite.
Another neighbor that spoiled the girls.There is Ava's tail and Carys' wings.
Look at my stash! Pixie Sticks! I have never had those.
Carys was really sleepy at the end but wanted a taste of her sucker.
Another successful year. I am unsure if I will do a theme next year, with the girls getting older, I may have to wait and let them chose what they want to be. Macy and Maya really do not appreciate being dressed up either. One thing is for sure, it is a fun creative outlet for me!
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