food, crochet, merriment
Once again, the Halloween Party was a big hit!
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What are you going to be for Halloween…hmmmm?
Now, if you’re an old timer to Gracious Rain you may be sayin’ “Whoa, Nellie–you already made this sweet, little garland a couple of years back!”
And I would say back to you–“That’s right…sort of.”
First of all, the last candy garland got eaten by “woodland creatures” so a new one was in order. This time, it’s much easier to make. Seriously, took about 20 minutes start to finish.
Just a simple crochet chain stitch and every 10 stitches I wrapped the loop around one end of the taffy, pulled it tight and kept right on going. Cinchy.
However, if you have a house with little people in it, like we do, you’ll have to either hang it up high or just be ready to have it nibbled on by the critters.
This time–I’ll take my chances with the outdoor squirrels.
When the Bald Kid was in 8th grade, he decided to shave his head–as a joke–for the last day of school. He liked it so much that he kept it shaved for the next 5 years.
People asked me if he’d been sick and all his hair fell out, or if he was in the army or something–all the time. I’d have to tell them that he was just a kid and he was healthy as a horse, but that he just liked having no hair. It was a certain look he was going for, I guess.
For him, the look meant basketball shorts, huge T-shirts, colored high tops…and being bald.
Always…and everywhere.
What I didn’t know, however, was that he was becoming quite well known for his…look. So well known, in fact, that when Halloween came around…
one of his good friends came to school, dressed up…
as HIM–
shaved head and all!
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” or in this case, a good excuse to shave your head.
Silly, silly boys.
This moment.
A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from our lives.
A simple, special, memorable moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and keep close to my heart.
If you are inspired to do the same–leave us a link in the comments.
Happy weekend my friends.
These–warm one minute–snowing the next–days of Autumn have called for some sweet little additions to the baby girl wardrobe. Something that works so well with layers and tights and fluffy boots, but also would look simply smashing with just a T-shirt was in order. Once again, I give you…
another installment of the Lazy Days Skirt from Oliver and S. It’s the same one we used last Halloween because it’s just so darn simple. So simple, in fact, that I made two at the same time. One for the baby of the house with black ribbon on the bottom…
and one for Princess Peach (aka Lily), with cream ribbon on the bottom. They work up so fast and look so adorable, that I’m rummaging through the fabric stash with big plans for Thanksgiving…and Christmas…and Hanukkah…and New Year…and Valentine’s Day…and Easter…and 4th of July…
and Halloween. I want to be ready, you know?
:} To download your own free copy of the Lazy Days Skirt just click right HERE