Happy Halloween

Tomorrow is Halloween.

I dislike anything Halloween.

I think it stems from the fact that I could never come up with a great costume either for myself or for my kids.

I didn't sew, therefore I was not able to create anything exciting for my girls.

They were gypsies.

It was easy to be a gypsy, long skirt, scarf on head, and big hoop earrings with lots of necklaces.

Yep, my girls were gypsies a lot.

I don't even think they knew what a gypsy was.

Oh well, we survived many Halloweens and enjoyed lots of treats over the years.

I remember one year, I dressed Lissa like a princess.

She wore one of my mom's red negligees over her big winter coat.

I don't even know if she had a wand or a crown.  I think Courtney was a gypsy that year.

One year, Lissa (why is it always Lissa?) went as a witch.

Her hat was so big that she took it off halfway through trick or treating.

At one house a lady actually asked her what she was.

I think she may be scarred for life.

I bet she doesn't like Halloween either.

I do remember one year where both of the girls had outstanding outfits.

Courtney made herself an old lady complete with gray wig and cigarette holder.

Lissa was Pippy Longstocking.

I put bent hangers in her long braids.  They curled up and out just like Pippy's.

Yep, that was a good year.

So, Happy Halloween to all.

Just remember, if you can't think of any costume, just be a gypsy!