Halloween

I'm enjoying Halloween again, and it's not just for the candy.  What I always liked was making up creative costumes.  The best costumes I've made were in college.  I dressed up as a highlighter (one yellow and one black hoodie), static cling (pinned socks and underwear to myself), an electric fence (silver ribbon and a stun gun), and a Catholic school girl (I already had the uniform-- I just slutted it up a bit).  My roommate and I went a King Arthur and Patsy using a coconut bought in the Student Union building and some white garbage bags.  As a kid, very few had the pre-printed vinyl sheets and coordinating plastic masks.  I have nothing against store bought costumes, but the creativity is lost.  I always wanted to dress up as a punk rocker as a kid; my mom would never let me.  Not sure why.

Drake had no opinions on what he wanted to be for Halloween.  I wanted to do something I could make.  So, this year, we are going as skunks.  Black hoodies, boas, and double sided tape is all it takes.  (I do know how to sew; I did take home ec in the dark ages.  I'm not great at it, so anything beyond fixing a hem and it's a hot mess.)

What are you lookin' at?



Drake's finished costume



Drake wanted to help, so he was my dress form.

Flynn's was more difficult to finish, especially since he won't stay still for anything.  Hopefully, it won't be raining at the Zoo Boo and numerous other outings we have planned this October.