a little halloween...

My sister, Kim, loves Halloween.  She is the Halloween spirit if there ever was one.  She cut a life size witch and cat out of plywood and painted it black.  It goes in the front yard with a light behind it and it is the coolest thing you've ever seen--even during the daytime which, in my opinion, is kinda *tricky* (hehe) with Halloween decor.

I mention this fun fact about my Halloween loving sister because a few years ago, I couldn't imagine taking that much time cutting something out with a hand saw for Halloween.

Thanksgiving? Yes. Christmas? Yes.  Halloween? Um.  No, thanks, I've got a bowl of candy.

But, then I had Dylan and got to dress him up like this:

 And, just like that, I was all about this night of spookiness / free-ticket to dress my child up in costumes.

So, since I am crazy in love with the fall season, I am already thinking of what Dylan could be for Halloween.  And, I'll just admit that I already had a little post on these adorable Halloween invitations planned and I wasn't even going to let myself post it until at least October (tomorrow!).  But, then I saw this picture and I lost all control and decided to jump in on the Halloween fun:

{image via Cup of Jo}

A mini ventriloquist dummy.  Are you kidding me?  And, look at this adorable owl costume from the same creative mama.  Don't you just love those chubby lil' legs?

{image via inchmark}

So, with all of these adorable and hilarious costumes circling around in my head, I can't wait to figure out what Dylan's third Halloween identity will be.  I saw this gnome costume and laughed out loud, but I'm not sure Dylan would keep the beard on.  And, really, it's all about the beard.

 {image via halloween express}

Have a happy last day of September!

xo,
steph