Halloween, 2008

The first picture in this year's Halloween series is Braden dressed as "The Big Bad Bunny". His school had a Kindergarten parade today of the kids dressed as one of their favorite characters from a book. Braden brought his book "The Big Bad Bunny" to school, but several of his classmates recognized him without the book. It was all thanks to Aunt Kerry, who (along with Uncle Steve) gave Braden the book a year or two ago. We re-read it just this week, as it is one of his favorites.


Picture number 2 is Braden in the Halloween costume of his choosing this year - an Egyptian. The hat was something Sheila found at a costume shop, then she made the rest to go with the hat. Jamie helped with the eye makeup. When I say we have no idea what he will want to be next year...


Finally, Austin. It is safe to say his original plan - to go as an elf - did not work out due to the lack of availability of green elf-like fabric in the Southeast Houston market. (I blame Ike.) The green felt Sheila found at Michael's on Thursday made a body covering that looked like a very bad bridesmaid dress. VERY bad. So he decided to go as an off-duty elf. Clearly a lame excuse to squeeze one more year of panhandling for candy out of the neighorhood.


We rode on the trailer with the neighbors all over Claremont, and the boys had a great time. Sorry we missed the "Sloppy Joe the Plumbers" with you all though!