I am starting to believe that post Halloween depression is a real condition. So just consider this recap update as a little medicine for the Samhain soul.
When choosing a costume this year I had to take into consideration that I would also need time to focus energy on upcoming art exhibitions, custom art orders for clients and a stricter, less BEARable budget! With my birthday excursion being so memorable this year and me constantly making puns that this has turned out to be “the year of the rubber chicken” it hit me that I could actually transform myself into one of my favorite comedic geniuses…
“Why don’t I wear shoes with this costume? Because I’d still have BEAR feet! WOCKA! WOCKA!”
With my Svengoolie autographed rubber chicken and my Uncle Baby Billy microphone in hand, this “Muppet Of A Woman” had an absolute blast transforming herself into Fozzie Bear! Making it the fourth Jim Henson inspired costume I have done as an adult so far (the others being Yip Yips, Mokey Fraggle and Dr. Teeth).
Being blessed with everything falling on a bootiful Saturday, we made sure to make the most out of every minute of it. Frank and I started the day off with a little brunch date, just the two of us to celebrate our wedding anniversary. After brunch, we went home and got ready and then we spent trick or treat time over at my brother’s house. As most of you know we got married on Halloween in 2009 and donated the base of our wedding arch to my brother’s Halloween yard display. Each year we try to remember to take a photo under it and it amazes me how my brother has kept it going strong now for 17 years.
And the festivities did not stop there. Frank and I then ventured to our hometown for a nostalgia kick. They decided to bring back the evening bonfire party that the town used to throw every year in the park when we were kids. The thing is Frank and I grew up on different sides of town so as kids we both went to this event every year on Halloween but obviously never crossed paths back then. So to get to experience those warm memories together all these years later on our anniversary was truly special. While we were at the park we took a walk across the street to my childhood home that was fully decorated. It was the first time I have stepped foot onto the property since my Mom passed away in 1991 so to say I was feeling all the feels this Halloween would truly be an understatement. 🥹
Did you have a memorable Halloween this year? What did you dress up as? Feel free to share in the comments of this post! And if you are new here, feel free to enjoy seeing me transform into other characters on the Skinned page of my portfolio website.
Hmm now what to be next year?! 🤔
Stay Spooky & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole