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2010 Mish Mash
{ an unlikely crew }
Posted on November 2, 2010
So, we had our annual Halloween bash last weekend, and even though only half the expected kiddos showed up we all had a blast. This was Adeline’s first time Trick or Treating, so the anticipation was great (so much so that she was a grand pill all day long and we had to threaten bans on candy and canceling of the party). We all went as a big group (yes, I was FREEZING, lol), and the kids thought it was some sort of crazy race to get from one house to the next. Once back home we all did some crafts, ate more good food, took some studio mug shots (something is better than nothing, right??) and hung out with good friends. I spent a good half of the party nursing Miss Eliza … but was lucky to have my good friend to chat with as she nursed her little one beside me (I forgot how a good portion of parties are usually missed when you have a little nursling!!). Even though I didn’t get half the things done that I wanted to before the party, none of that mattered in the end. And my body gave me a break and POTS took it easy on me so I could enjoy family and friends. Yay!
We were an unlikely and motley crew. And, yes, we realize how weird it is for a family with no TV to have two people dressed like characters from Showtime shows. Scott was Dexter, the serial killer. I had a little issue with Scott being such a violent character … we explained to Addie that daddy is a “surgeon,” hence the bloody knife … she said, “Well, that’s a silly costume because he doesn’t look like a doctor at all!” Sometimes the fibs are necessary. LOL! And then mommy wasn’t much better on the violence front, as Scott reminded me … vampires kill too. I was Sookie from True Blood, complete with bite marks on my neck. They were so realistic looking one my of my friends came up with a huge look of concern on her face, asking if I had been in the hospital again. LOL! Scott made fun of me because authenticity in your costume is so vital to me … I mean, if you’re going to dress as a character you should do it right! LOL! He joked that maybe we should have gotten a little reconstructive surgery to really, truly look the part.The littles were dressed as a sweet little cowgirl and our little Eliza June as a Junebug (okay, she was a ladybug).
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LOL! My mother refers to us, her seven children, as her motley crew! A very unlikely bunch I’d say! Got to love us
You guys rocked the Halloween scene sweetheart! Love everyone’s costume and Miss Eliza June is just the cutest little bug around!:)
I do have to agree with Miss Addie, her daddy does NOT look like a doctor wielding that bloody piece of metal! ROFL! Bless her heart. Don’t you just wonder sometimes what they are REALLY thinking? But knowing Miss Addie, I am pretty positive that she lets y’all know EXACTLY what she is thinking! LOL!
SO glad that your POTS has an aversion to Halloween and took the day off love! You look as though you had entirely too much fun and that, hopefully, makes up for some of the days you do not, against your will!
Have missed you much and thank you for the sweet little note darlin’ girl, you are just TOO kind in the midst of your busyness!
I had to do a double-take of your costume! WOW! Those bite marks DO look real! You look FAH-BULOUS DAH-LING! MWAH!
Happy November to the precious Manning family … XOXO
Love them! You all look great!!!
AWWEEE SOOKIE, giddy up! LOL – Thanks for sharing!
LOL .. my husband has been saying, “Awwww, Sookie,” for the past month!! Ha, ha!!
LOVING the costumes! You all looked great. Big thumbs up for doing the Dexter.
Wish we would have thought of that one here.
Take care
wow he does look like dexter… i just love the costumes, they are adorable!
I totally agree…if you are going to dress up,then go all the way or nothing at all. this is exactly why I am not posting ANY photos of my girls! They looked adorable, but mommy didnt do such a great job on going all the way with halloween this year. they wont remember, will they?!
Annie–how do you look THIS GOOD after a baby??!! Also, I love your husband’s Dexter costume. You even got the shirt right, haha! I LOVE Dexter!! X’s
I FINALLY got moved from Florida to Texas and had time to catch up and come back to your site/blog. I see you added new PSE actions. YAY, YAY, YAY!!!!! I can’t wait to buy some….so BIG THANKS for doing some PSE work
Happy Fall to your family!
So cute. I always love looking at your blog, site, and facebook. You have taught me lots the past 2 years and thank you for your tutorials and free actions.
Christina
I love your Halloween photos. We plan on doing this this year as well. So are you a true blood fan cuz you sure do remind me of Sookie
I love the Dexter costume
Very clever! Also, totally not weird not having a tv! I’m 22 and grew up without a tv (in fact my parents still don’t have one!) and my brothers and I played outside almost everyday and had the most brilliant imaginations 
Go you for letting your girls just be kids and not gluing them to a tv!