Rebecca's school wasn't having a costume parade this year, and the kids were told not to dress up. Well, gee, what's the Halloween equivalent of "Bah, humbug!"? So as a minor rebellion, I made her (and Jessie) matching Halloween-y twirly skirts, with the same Pink Fig pattern as the cupcake skirt.
Can't get too much more Halloween-ish than that, can you? I stayed up until way too late last night finishing these skirts and scrambling to do Box Tops stuff since they had to be postmarked by today in order to receive a check by the end of the year.
But now the Box Tops are in the mail, the class party was a huge hit, and the girls got compliments on the skirts all day. Here they are, racing leaves in the gutter stream in between twirls. It was only in the mid-80s today, we're getting downright autumn-y.
My little cheeseballs. I'd love to show you what I did for the class party, but... the camera sat in my pocket the. entire. time. We feasted on party platters with cheese, crackers, and mini salami slices, juice, cookies, and fruit. Every kid got a goodie bag filled with bubbles, a 6-colored pencil, a really cute notepad, a plastic bat/spider/Boo! ring, stickers, and PlayDoh. And they each made a foam magnet in the shape of a ghost, haunted house, or spiderweb. I really think everyone had a nice time.
Then it was home for a quick change into costumes (yay! finally!) and the anticipation of much candy.
Then it was home for a quick change into costumes (yay! finally!) and the anticipation of much candy.
And can you believe it? This was before we even started all the trick-or-treating.
I'm with Jessie. I'll definitely be sleeping well tonight. Happy Halloween!
I'm with Jessie. I'll definitely be sleeping well tonight. Happy Halloween!
Bless 'em. Happy Halloween
Posted by: Ali | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 01:22 AM
Adorable photos - and I love their skirts. I wonder if mine would go for something similar at Christmas? Hmmmm.
Posted by: dottycookie | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 04:33 AM
love their skirts! totally halloween chic!
Posted by: jacquie | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Man -
I hate those Commie School Administrators! My kids didn't even have school Thursday or Friday -- they finagled the school year so that those were the end of the quarter, and time for Conferences.
Bah-humbug, indeed.
Posted by: Liz Andrsn | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I know!!!! What's the fun of dressing up when all your school buddies can't see your outfit! Geesh!
We couldn't do costumes either, but a certain "eye" tshirt was worn (he he he) You've gotta get the fun spirit in there some how!
Love these skirts! I think I will make one for my niece for christmas.
Posted by: Regina | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Oh! and those sleepy princesses are incredibly adorable!
Posted by: Regina | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 11:58 AM
what a wonderful very halloween-y skirts you've created. i hope two girls will remember it forever, just keep these two skirts, will you? love your spirits.
love, mom
Posted by: ＥＴ | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 01:28 PM
The skirts are nearly as cute as the girls. Their little faces ... mmmmm ... cute!!
Do you think this is a skirt a beginner could make? If so I might try it.
We don't dare take Georgia driving after 4 pm or she is out like a light (unless we want her to sleep).
Posted by: mommyknows | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Oh my goodness!-- They're darling! All of it... The cute skirts, the costumed anticipation... Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this. --Beth
Posted by: Beth | Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Those skirts are so cute!! Perfect for Halloween (if no costumes are allowed that is).
Posted by: Connie | Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 05:20 AM
Even Rebecca looks tired in that photo! Sounds like a fun day. Great skirts!
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Your cheeseballs are just the yummiest! Those girls couldn't be any cuter!
Posted by: Cindy | Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 05:16 PM
the skirts are awesome! I love the passed out picture, I have so many shots on my youngest exactly like that. Though my oldest then decides it's hilarious to poke his brother. ugh sibs. aren't they a hoot!
Posted by: Gretchen Skovron | Monday, November 03, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Aaaw, what little sweeties! Those skirts are too cute, and I love the tights! : )
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 02:30 PM
The skirts so so cute! ANd your girls are beautiful! My boys would not fall asleep in the car. i thought for sure they would.
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Aww!!
The skirts are fabulous! I love that picture of the two of them sitting. Awww...so sweet.
That and Jessie sleeping before the trick-or-treating fun even began! Cinderella taking a quick snooze before the ball perhaps.
One of my boys was allowed to dress up (no mask allowed)and the other one was allowed to wear a halloween shirt (they normally wear uniforms...all the schools here do). This caused some TENSION of course. But, we made it through the day...phew.
Posted by: ragan | Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Your skirts are so cute -- and what great photos of your girls!
I am always surprised by how late in stays warm in California. Thanks for reminding me to leave my wool sweaters at home when we go to see my in-laws at Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, November 10, 2008 at 05:28 PM
I stumbled upon your site and I have to say that those skirts are adorable!! And such a versatile pattern! I only have little boys in my house, but those skirts make me want to dress them up anyway....
Posted by: Krista | Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 05:50 PM
those skirts are too adorable!
i love that last picture! so sweet! love the skewed tiara.
Posted by: star | Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 06:42 PM