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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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We're going to the first Halloween party on September 5th. Allie and Lindsay both got hot and itchy with their princess costumes last year when they ate at Cinderella Castle. So, I want to create or buy costumes that they can wear all night and be comfortable.
I'm sure I could figure out some Hannah Montana or HSM outfit for Lindsay (age 5) but I'm open to more unique suggestions.
I know what Allie would like though. She LOVES the Haunted Mansion. SHe's 9 and that is already where she has decided to work at when she goes to the Disney College Program. HA HA HA
Does anybody have any ideas on a HM outfit for her that doesn't include a huge hot dress? If not, I'll take other suggestions.
And...we'll have 2 1/2 month old Audrey too. I'm thinking I'll let her wear a onesie with Disney appliques on it. Ha ha ha Unless somebody has a more embarrassing idea.
Thanks so much!
Matt
PS. Beth and I haven't decided if we will dress up though.
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haha.
Allie sounds just like me when I was 9.
You could make her just a simple tutu that's black and sew some ribbon on a black tank top or shirt to kind of make it look like a corset.
I'm not sure though, but if she can fit into clothes from hot topic(like their skirts or their fitted t-shirts), they usually have some really cute clothes on sale.
I think that I'll probably get more ideas the more that I think about it.
I'll be sure to edit this if I do!
I have been going crazy trying to think about a costume for me. We have never been down in Oct so I don't know what to expect as far as evening temperature ( Oct 28) and I would like something comfortable and not sexy. Fantasy yes.
Help I have no imaginiation when it comes to something like this, so far a doctor in scrubs is looking the best up it doesn't seem like much fun.
I have been going crazy trying to think about a costume for me. We have never been down in Oct so I don't know what to expect as far as evening temperature ( Oct 28) and I would like something comfortable and not sexy. Fantasy yes.
Help I have no imaginiation when it comes to something like this, so far a doctor in scrubs is looking the best up it doesn't seem like much fun.
Being from FL, myself, it shouldn't be too bad in the evenings, but I think maybe a comfortable and cute costume could be like black Capri's and maybe a red and black polkadot shirt and a pair of Minnie Mouse ears.
I think that'd be a simple Minnie costume and everyone would easily know exactly who you are trying to portray.
edit: and maybe even if you added a cute polkadot skirt over the capri's would work too.
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You could always make them into Mousekeeters. Denim capri's, tshirts with their name in letters across the front and ears. Easy enough and comfy for getting on and off rides. The little one could be a mousekeeter too as could you and your wife. If you don't want the girls name on the shirts let them pick names from the original show.
We were hot one year, so last year we went as Red Sox nation. All 6 of us wore Sox t-shirts, several wore hats, and we all had Sox temporary tattoos. You could do this with a favorite team. We were cool but still in a Halloween mood.
Since one DD loves the Haunted Mansion (are there people who don't? lol) you could go as ghosts or ghouls. A little white face paint would work!
We were hot one year, so last year we went as Red Sox nation. All 6 of us wore Sox t-shirts, several wore hats, and we all had Sox temporary tattoos. You could do this with a favorite team. We were cool but still in a Halloween mood.
We did the same thing , only we didn't have tatoos. I wear Red Sox shirts nearly everyday, when I'm not working anyway. All 3 of us wore a different player shirt, each in red. The Sox clinched the division title that night, so we got tons of "Go Red Sox" all night! It was a lot of fun!
As far as something to do with the Haunted Mansion, Have her dress up all in black and have her face made up like the lady in the crystal ball. (use glow in the dark make-up)and spray her hair green or something like that. That way its easy to remove and lightweight for the weather. Madame liota I think is her name.
For you and spouse, how about a t-shirt that says something like "Happy Halloween from the Smith family". Something with a cute Mickey in costume would be really cute!
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For you and spouse, how about a t-shirt that says something like "Happy Halloween from the Smith family". Something with a cute Mickey in costume would be really cute!
Or....
Old Navy usually has Halloween themed t-shirts for the whole family for under $10 each, and I think Target does too. One year we all wore halloween tees in white, black or orange. Not the same as a costume, but good for keeping cool or for family members who don't want to wear a costume.
I also like the idea of putting the lil ones in short PJ pals. There is a character on the front, and then the lil one is all ready for bed when you get back to your room. A quick brush up, then off to bed. What could be easier?
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