In spite of my grandiose visions of having our family dress in coordinating costumes for Halloween… my kids had their own ideas of what would be cool. My young daughters wanted nothing to do with the Brady Bunch, Toy Story, or even Scooby Doo…. they were committed to being princesses (um… and why would Halloween be different than every other day?!)… and specifically, they meant Disney princesses. So Charlotte will be trick or treating this year as Belle and Lili Ann will be Ariel. My youngest son, once he got over his disappointment that I could not find him a Beast costume to coordinate with his sister's Belle costume, was happy to dive through the massive wardrobe stockpile from Halloweens past- and decided that he would be Superman.
But my oldest three? They were busy concocting big ideas of the homemade variety… something involving copious amounts of cardboard, duct tape, and requiring a fair amount of artistic abilities. Thankfully, Grandpa Rowley was visiting from Michigan, so he was around to deliver the goods! After much research and consultation, he set to work, along with his trusty assistant, Grandma Rowley to construct the costumes of their heart's desire….
The Yellow Angry Bird
The Jack-In-The-Box
The Skittles Vending Machine
I mean… if this doesn't say love and dedication… I don't know what does! Thanks Grandpa!
This post is linked up to Adventuroo's Capture the Everyday! This week's assignment was Love!
Melissa {adventuroo} says
Wow these are awesome! I can’t believe the Angry Bird one– it’s amazing! Nice going, grandpa!
Sharon says
It was the shape of the bird that made that costume such a challenge… especially because my son was insistent that it be a 3 dimensional costume! (I tried to give Grandpa a break by suggesting just a sandwich-board type of set up). But my son wouldn’t go for it!
Caren with a "C" says
Love the homemade ideas!!! My 12 year old son now wants to be a vending machine. He is going to make an actual hole for the coins and attach a bag on the inside where candy can be deposited! I love the Angry Birds costume! What a hit all 3 are! I think homemade is so much more fun. Great job Grandpa and Grandma!
Sharon says
My son wanted to go for the real coins too… but I kind of held him back… he’s only 9 and I didn’t want him taking $ from the other kids at school! 🙂 What is your son going to put into his vending machine?
Caren with a "C" says
I’ll post a pic over at my site. It was a big hit at the Halloween party tonight. Both adults and kids love it. Thanks for the idea! Though he had some younger kids chasing him at one point trying to take the real candy off the front. He made a slot where the dollars are fed in and taped a bag inside to collect candy through it.
American in Norway says
ADORABLE… so creative… lucky to have such an awesome Grandpa! 🙂
Sharon says
You are right- we are so very lucky!
Lynne says
OMG I LOOOOOVE THIS!