AUTHOR: Marty, a.k.a. canape TITLE: Boo-less Halloween DATE: 11/01/2009 08:08:00 PM ----- BODY:

Fall is my favorite time of year. Everything could be pumpkin scented and in a palette of red, gold, and brown all year long as far as I'm concerned.

Well, except for Christmas. You know, if we could have six months of fall and six months of Christmas, then I would be completely happy. Totally and completely.

Every year, I try my best to get into Halloween. Last year, I went all out on Pirate costumes for the family. This year, I went for the handmade costume, but just for Little Bird. Kevin and I didn't dress up.

However, we decorated outside more. I thought I might get into the spirit more . . . but not so much. I just don't get into the gore side of Halloween. I like the pumpkins, the cute costumes, and the sweet part - pun intended. I just can't seem to like the blood and guts part of the holiday.

I have a feeling this is not going to serve me well as the mother of boys and a husband who can't wait to turn our garage into a haunted house. While I can, I'm going to enjoy my very vanilla version of Halloween. For however short a time that it lasts.

Labels: Bird, Family, Holidays

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whymommy DATE:Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:33:00 PM EST But do you have Halloween plates? ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

slouchy DATE:Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:47:00 PM EST I hear you. There's way too much gore. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Amo DATE:Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:57:00 PM EST Very cute outside display! I always think that I like horror movies until I start watching them and then I wonder what I was thinking b/c I know I won't be able to sleep that night! ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

@sweetbabboo DATE:Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:57:00 PM EST If you find this magical place of Fall and Christmas, will you please let me know? We will move in an instant.

-Abby ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Stimey DATE:Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:01:00 AM EST You definitely hit sweet this year. So cute! ----- --------