Of Tricks, Treats and Batiks

Lest anyone think that we forgot Halloween this year, fear not!

This year, Finn was a Minecraft piggy and Larkin was Katara, from the fantastic animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. And, dang it, I have to include one of the back of Larkin's head because that hairstyle was not easy!

Emile enjoyed making the pig head, but next year we really want to help Finn figure out a costume that does not obstruct his vision... he had a great time, but it could have been better.

When not preparing these fantastic costumes, we have been working on a batik project using water soluble glue rather than wax (much more kid friendly). We practised on some leftover toddler-sized white shirts from our days of dying past:

 

Larkin enjoyed designing, gluing and painting hers from start to finish (somehow I can't find the picture I'm sure I took of hers). Finn wanted me to do the glue outlines while he painted (or sprayed) on the colour (those lizards are his handiwork).

IKR? SMH...

I can't remember what amusing incident sparked this.

Finn: LOL
Me: Do you know what that means?
Larkin: Laughing out loud! OMG!
Me: And that is...?
Finn [rolling on the floor and giggling]: Oh. My. God.
Me: I think you mean ROFL. Do you know that one?
Finn: ... ruffle your tail feathers?
Me: Yeah, pretty much.