September 01, 2007
Fall and Olivia's Halloween Costume!
I love fall. It used to be my least favoite season as a kid. Fall meant the end of summer, which wasn't so hot back in Maryland so it was more enjoyable. Fall also meant going back to school, having to buy new clothes (I HATED trying on clothes as a kid). Fall was the bridge between my two favorite seasons and I couldn't wait for it to be over so we could have winter and play in the snow.
Well, now I live in unbearably hot Georgia where I'm eager to kiss summer goodbye! Winter doesn't really feel like winter so there isn't anything much special about it except for Chirstmas. I feel like since I reached adulthood, I've really started to love the fall. I love the relief it brings from the summer heat, but also, I love the smell of leaves, apples, ginger, and all things pumpkin.
I'm also excited because I just bought Olivia's Halloween costume! She's going to be a fairy. I initially had decided she'd be a lamb, but I think realistically she needs to be something that will still be apparent even without the hat which she undoubtedly will refuse to wear. So, a fairy it is.
Last year she was a pea in a pod, but that didn't go so well. She didn't like being so constricted in her little pod!
Any thoughts what your children will be for Halloween this year?
Posted by Hannah at September 1, 2007 10:48 AMThat little costume is to die for. I love it! I'm not sure what my daughter Allie will be yet. I'm sure she will want to be something super girly. If it's up to her..she'll probably be Dora if we find a cute enough costume.
Posted by: manda at September 1, 2007 01:41 PMW/me living in Georgia too, I can SO relate to the weather issues you mentioned. I love Fall as well~my fav seasons are Spring & Fall :) The Fairy costume you bought for Olivia is *precious*! You'll have to take a pic of her, w/the hat, before she takes it off! She's going to be so precious in that costume! I remember your post from last Halloween when she was a pea in a pod~probably one reason she didn't want to stay in it was because it wasn't too cold here in GA yet ;) As for my boys, I haven't really given it any thought yet as to what they'll be but you've got me thinking now :) I may visit some websites & get some ideas :) Hope you have a great holiday weekend :)
Posted by: connie at September 1, 2007 01:45 PMI'm thinking about being The Great Pumpkin. Just wearing all orange with a green hat. Hehehe. ;)
Posted by: Laura at September 1, 2007 02:00 PMThe costume is precious; I can't wait to see her in it. I considered having Lila be a fairy this year, but I was afraid it might be too cool. We're a couple of hours north of you, and you never really know warm or cool it will be here at the end of October. Last year, I was happy I'd gotten something w/ sleeves, so I'll have to save the fairy costumes for when she's a little older.
BTW, I'm loving the idea of fall this year now that I'm not teaching. I can really get out and enjoy the weather!!
Posted by: Chas at September 1, 2007 02:21 PMNote to Laura: you should do Hannah's "pregnant nun" costume! LOL! :) Also ... a friend of mine who was pregnant on Halloween dressed up as a "mummy." hehe :)
Halloween is of course a *very* special day for Meredith this year! We're thinking about Princess Leia ... she's our little Princess Leia. :)
I love fall as well. The crispness and hauling out of sweaters. I love cozy clothes. :)
My boys are going to be a Fireman (Ethan) and a ladybug (Owen) that I had for Ethan at the same age.
I LOVE the fairy costume! If I had a girl that is exactly what I'd dress her as. Come to think of it, I'd like to wear the costume myself. hee hee :)
How sad is it that I can't even spell my username correctly? LOL!
Posted by: villagegirl at September 2, 2007 09:45 PMI really like the pea in a pod idea, especially since my little Sophia will only be 3 months old...I was thinking a penguin or a bunny might be cute too. So, what do you do with a little one on Halloween? What did you do with Olivia? I also live in North Idaho, which means it is freezing on Oct. 31st!
Posted by: Jamie at September 4, 2007 01:13 AMThat is such a pretty costume Hannah!
Posted by: Ani at September 4, 2007 10:20 AM