Princess Lost to Rock Star

The difference one year can make in my little girls life. Last year my daughter just wanted to be a butterfly princesses for Halloween. So I looked for butterfly fabric and made her custom. One I was very proud of.

Then one day this spring I made the mistake of taking my daughter to a girl movie while the boys went to see a guy flick (something like GI Joe) The girl flick I chose Hannah Montana . It was over princess gone forever in one afternoon. Cinderella was out and Miley was in… She never saw the show but knew she loved the concept of Hannah, the singing, the blond hair, and the fun outfits. She watched the end and kept asking mommy why are they following Hannah?(if you saw the movie you understand) Not yet understanding the adoring fans Ms. Montana has. For weeks she thought they were to separate people Hannah and Miley. The she got it … She really has never watched the show because it is too mature for her (I don't even let the kids watch sponge bob…I know I am weird) Hannah friends has a boyfriend and they . But the Marketing on the Montana personal is so strong she is every where from lunch boxes to yogurt to band aids.. Disney is like a kids drug dealer uping the anti to keep them hooked… so sad really because before the age of 5 they are out of princesses.

So this year for Halloween need less to say …

I made the dress…but the boots are my favorite.
My husband went as Billy Ray Cyrus

Carving Anyone?

This year my moms group had it's third annual pumpkin carving and I host this even t every year ...during my busy season. It is a night for me to stop and remember my favorite holiday... It is the perfect holiday Halloween makes everyone smile.  Kid get to dress up, parents get to enjoy,  a great time to visit neighbors you don't see any other time of year.  Even the older American love seeing the youth and brings back memories of a childhood past.   Then the fact there is no holiday let down afterward,  no major credit card bills or sadness. Halloween is perfect.   So enjoy this years carvings...

Also follow me on twitter all this week.  I went to a great pumkin carving event this week the work was amazing.

My Favorite Holiday-Smiles for All

So Halloween came and left.

Out of all the holiday Halloween in my Favorite. It is the perfect Holiday Because every one is happy. Here are my reasons:

1. The Kids Love It- candy and dress up... what could be bad from there point of view


2. No Homework- Teachers spare the parents from fighting with the kids to get it done


3. Older people with out kids have the joy of having complete strangers come to there door and they are happy to see them.


4. Smiles all around Parents love watching the excitement of there kids and reminisce of their childhoods


5. Low cost you don't go into debt for Halloween- some costumes and candy. Homemade costumes are given there props.


6. No major family commitments hopefully.


7. No clean house required.


8. No holiday let down like after Christmas because you still have Christmas and thanksgiving

I Made both the kids costumes this year which was nice. My son has wanted store bought since he was 4 so it was nice to make his this year he was a Bat. I made wings and stuffed them for the bones in the wings and sewn them on to the tee.

My daughter wanted to be a butterfly princess. So I started with the wings I found them at a rite aid i was going to make them there is actually videos on utube how to do it. Then I found the great fabric at JoAnns. So I started sewing Thurs night at 9:00 and finish at 3:00 am. (the cape was made quickly in about 1/2 hour in he morning) I used a store bought pattern for the top part of the dress (sleeping beauty wedding dress) which i put a velour back on so she could use the dress for play. (last year she never worn the dress again because she could not get in it on her own.) Then I drafted a bottom since i wanted it 2 layers and wanted a com bind affect. I also drafted the cape. I added slits so the wings could show while being worn. I made a tutu crinoline for under the dress for the puff affect. The front of the skirt was cut on the bias and grew all day. So by nighttime I sewn the hem just to get it out of the way. Tim Gun would have not be proud.

Ode to My Pumpkin

How are you pumpkin?

I love you in the fall when you grow real tall

With the knife I skillfully cut to get all your guts

I carve all eve to make you grand, I even give you a hand.

I preserving you every night to hope that you will live to see a frightful sight

I forgot that faithful night you froze and the squirrels ate off your nose.

Then the day finally arrives and you look alive with the candle that glows deep inside.

But Alas the garbage you meet when the mold is all over your pumpkin feet.

Please come back my orange friend next time I promise you will not meet such a dismal end.

I am not a poet and I know it buT I love my pumpkins.

I had a my 2nd annually moms pumpkin carving party the picture is of the fabulous pumpkins. Every year it is a struggle to get the kids in bed. This year was no different they real enjoyed talking to everyone including KnittingZeal who was also in attendance. We had a great night finished 2 bottles of wine between the 9 of us. I did the "welcome" pumpkin this year because I was hoping my hubby would carve another one of our kids heads this year below is a picture of his last year. He is the carving artist. Time is running out and I don't think it is going to happen. I have day to make my daughter halloween costume.