A Costume Party

This last week I've been spending practically adhered to my sewing machine, attempting to create two costumes that wouldn't fall apart after 1/2 hour of wearing. I succeeded in making Link's tunic, hat, boots (which ended up not being worn), belt bags, and gloves on Thursday. Wednesday I had spent on Zelda's front decorative 'panel'. Tuesday I made Zelda's 'vest' portion of the dress... and bought the dress itself at the MCC for $5. Yesterday... was crazy. I made Zelda's gloves (they were nice and quick... since they were really only armbands and not detailed at all), used craft foam to make all the pieces for the headpiece, neck piece, and belt, made the shoulder armor from card stock, painted it all, and then had the fun time of attempting to assemble it (it was basically taped together... I didn't have time to properly adhere them to each other... I was planning on sewing them or something along those lines). I also had the fun job of revamping the dress to fit my expanding belly. I made loops, sewed them in the back (I can still use the zipper at a later date if I wish) and tied it up. Took 1/2 hour.

Anyway, yesterday we went to a costume party. We had a good time... and I did manage to somewhat finish my costume by then. I also didn't put my third shoulder piece into place. It was made... but I didn't bother putting it on.

Baby M was promptly showed to a friend's room. She was also promptly removed as she was finding all sorts of 'yummy' toys in there... much to the dismay of the other girl.

A family shot. While Baby M still had her costume on. We had to remove it shortly after as she was getting far too hot in it. We all won prizes too! Baby M won 'cutest costume', I won 'best overall costume', and hubby and I tied for 'most creative costume'.

I had some pics of other people, but I didn't know if they'd want them online, so I didn't include them. They had eyeball wrapped chocolates, and they made for some great 'cross-eyed' pics. I don't think I'd have been able to hold those things by my eyes for very long! And there was LOTS of good food. I had to have a little of everything (and of course, Baby M had to have whatever was on mommy's plate too).

One of the party-goers dressed as a good fairy. Baby M loved the light-up wand. It was funny to watch her. She kept bonking into things due to staring at the wand instead of where she was going. Not so funny were the crocodile tears that would start up afterwards.

Just before heading home again, we had to dress her back into her costume (as it was cold outside, and of course that costume was nice and warm). Yes, we had a jacket for her too! :) Both hubby and I had already started removing the more uncomfortable bits of our costumes.

It was a fun time, laughing, conversing, and in general just enjoying each other's company. And did I mention I LOVE dressing up? I think I'm gonna do costume parties for all Baby M's birthdays! :)

So, how was your week?