Halloween 2009

Ahhh Halloween! I love it! We have been so busy this year, I thought maybe we would squeak through halloween with costumes from years past, unfortunately or maybe fortunately I have passed some of my creative juice onto my girls and there was no way they were wearing a costume twice. So last thursday night before I left for an overnight wedding we racked our brains, searched the stores for the perfect disguise. Our costumes usually start with one piece that triggers the idea.

I totally love dressing everyone up (even Kirk) but hate dressing up myself! I am totally content to curl up on the couch, with the t.v. to myself, and my laptop on my knee. It is my first weekend in awhile off and it is nice to have the house full of giggling girls. This may have influenced Kirk's costume tonight. Poor guy, I am sure there are some days he wishes for just a little testosterone in the house. He had 6 girls helping him get ready! lol
On to the pictures

Carsen's costume this year started with the beautiful white dress, I wasn't sure but she soo loved it. Once we found the perfect wig, the "Ice Princess" came to life.







Avery was set on being a vampire this year, I am sure it has absolutely nothing to do with Edward or Bella from the Twilight series. I love her red hair. Her costume started with the vampire teeth and the black and red tutu.







Shelby was the difficult one this year. :) Not sure what to be, a pirate, a hippy ~ time was running out. I thought of a "forest fairy" and she loved it. The dollar store was the perfect place for all our "extras" and we were looking for a simple brown cloak, but when we saw this copper dress with wings, we knew it was perfect! I love how Shelby gets right into the role!













And then we have Kirk ...............