Rainy Day Babies: Happy Halloween!

Howdy, partners!

Evie wanted to be a cowgirl for Halloween this year, and she was very clear she was to be a cowGIRL and not a cowboy. We left that for her brothers. I decided to pull out the sewing machine for costume making this year, since these were easy enough to put together. Jean skirt and vest for Evie with a little suede fringe and faux suede vests for the boys. Add a couple of hats and some boots and we have some pretty cute cowboys (and cowGIRL).

Evie, the sweetest and the meanest cowgirl in these parts

Introducing, Cowboy Zevon! Don't let his smile fool you. He'll steal your toys in no time.

Cowboy Guthrie, the littlest and most vicious of them all!

One of these twins is excited to be here. Here's a hint: it's the guy who looks like he should be dressed up like a hockey player instead of a cowboy.

We joined some friends the night before Halloween for a celebration at their church. Evie loved looking for candy with her friend Olivia. The boys were a little scared of all the activity and costumes. But after a bit they toddled around like they owned the place.

Cowgirl Evie and Bumblebee Princess Olivia

Evie had a Halloween full of fun yesterday. She went to preschool in her costume and they had a party there (complete with jack-o-lantern pizzas). In the afternoon, we went back out to trick or treat in the neighborhood. It is our first Halloween here, and we didn't know what to expect for handing out candy. You can count on 1 hand how many trick or treaters we had. Oh, well. More candy for Will and I! Will took Evie around and she came back with a lot of candy.

We also made a few pumpkins for our doorstep. Evie designed hers with pointy teeth and oval eyes (she said those were the scariest kind). I kept the boys out of the carving this year, only because I couldn't handle the mess as it was and I wanted it to be a special thing for Evie and I. Next year, we'll let the pumpkin fly with all three!