Lila was really into Halloween this year, giddy with excitement all day long. It could be because she got to eat a cupcake first thing in the morning (no frosting, so that’s really just a muffin, right?), or maybe it was because she got to sit on the dining room table with said cupcakes while enjoying an unauthorized Dum Dum.
Whatever the reason, she could tell it was a special day. And she was a pretty cute little tree, blue leaves and all.
Not sure what this facial expression is all about – concentrating on keeping that precarious bird’s nest on her head, I think. I covered her headband in the woodgrain fabric, and it wasn’t quite grippy enough. (There are more details about the costume in the last post, if anyone’s interested).
The little squirrel came out to play, too.
We went to a Halloween party at the library and trick-or-treated a little bit nearby with her buddy the referee. We must have rehearsed the trick-or-treating script a hundred times at home, and her performance was flawless…of course she completely clammed up once we were out. Isn’t that always the way (it is over here, anyway)…
The highlight of the day for me was how she kept mysteriously disappearing, and each time we’d find her upstairs in her room, door closed, under the covers, getting into her candy stash. Sneaky.
Hope everyone had a happy Halloween and got to eat their candy in peace!
what an adorable little tree. i hid the candy today and s hasn’t asked for it.
This is seriously the cutest costume I’ve ever seen. I love it!!!
Wow! She looks absolutely adorable! What a fantastic costume you made!
And yes, cupcakes without frosting definitely count as muffins 🙂
Mine refused to trick or treat. Luckily (for me), she got loads of candy at school. Maybe next year…
Too cute ever. I love homemade costumes…the nest is my favorite part!
SO cute, gail. so cute. glad you guys had a fun day!
That is such a gorgeous costume! Glad she enjoyed the day 🙂
Oh she is an absolute doll. What a clever costume idea – it’s beautiful and fun and festive.
What an adorable and original idea! She is precious and I think the blue leaves are great. You thought of everything down to a squirrel and a bird’s nest! Really fabulous. My kids clammed up with the trick or treating too. So funny.
I love the costume and your use of the woodgrain fabric! I love your blog… thanks for being an inspiration always!
Hi! I love this costume, and all your creations! I just discovered your blog and am your newest follower. Your little model is so cute. 🙂
OH EM GEE – that’s the cutest costume ever!!!!! I love it so much, it’s perfection!! (Kristin sent me her in reference to that woodgrain fabric)
Très drôle, j’adore.