we're off to see the Wizard...

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Halloween is right around the corner and I have nailed down a theme for me and my boys:


Our Cast:
Mama - Dorothy
Big A - Scarecrow
Moose - Tin Man
Squirt - Cowardly Lion

My mom is helping with the details (and costumes). She found a lion, a gray sweatsuit for our Tin Man, and raffetta for our Scarecrow. She is planning on making me a skirt & apron for my costume OR I'm hoping a friend comes through with an outfit (her friend has one I maybe could borrow).
I'm very excited!! I've wanted to do this since Moose's first Halloween when I saw another mom do this with her kids. :) And my mom has a small dog we may take along as Toto (or at least get a photo with) and my older sister may go out with us as either Glenda the Good Witch, the Wicked Witch of the West, or a Munchkin (I say one of the first ones but she said - I think jokingly - the latter).

What are you (or your family) going to be this year?

Comments

jfrank said…
well since I made a new renaissance outfit this year I am just going to be a renaissance lady!! But in the past I have been some crazy things!!!
September 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Jen said…
what a cute idea. I need to think of something for the kids.
September 30, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Me said…
My family will be as follows.

I will be a nun. (I always wanted to be a pregnant nun!) Husband will be a priest and we will have 2 little angels with us. I like mine the best and then just decided on their costumes after figuring out mine. Because i do things backwards like that!
October 1, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Millennium Housewife said…
Its so different over here, it's not such a big deal although it's getting bigger, and people assume you have to dress up as something scary. You would be looked at quite strangely if you turned up to a party as dorothy...
Over from SITS happy halloween - sounds fab!
October 1, 2009 at 9:32 AM
JustAGirl said…
what a great idea!!! :) and so cute. take pics so i can see!!!
October 1, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Millennium Housewife said…
Crikey girl you return a visit quickly, I'll have the kettle on next time...
Just over to say a massive thankyou for following my blog - it was just lovely to see you up there - cheers! xx
October 1, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Lesley said…
Oh I LOVE that idea....how fabulous....I think Noah is going to be a skunk...as for me and Juice...no idea...I have such a hard time thinking of things...and most you buy look so slutty these days.....wouldn't that be a trip!
October 1, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Alicia said…
awwww that is so cute!!! i'm still debating over costumes....any ideas?
October 1, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Becky D said…
I'm hoping I'm in the hospital, at home with a newborn or even to overdue to be in a costume! I am excited about dressing up next year with Nick and the new one!
October 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Frugal Vicki said…
following from SITS! I have no idea what we are going to be yet, but it is going to be a fun month!
October 1, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Honey Mommy said…
You guys are awesome!

My 3 year old wants to be Buzz Lightyear, so we are going with the Toy Story Theme. I am dressing up his little brother as Woody. Then I am dressing up like Jesse and Honey Daddy is going to be Zurg. It will be such a hoot!
October 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM
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