But I HAD to post the Halloween pics!
Many of you know that Halloween is my favorite holiday, primarily because of the wonderful childhood memories that I associate with Halloween festivities. Each year my granny and my mom would meticulously craft the Halloween costume of my dreams. They teamed up to combine their sewing and craft talents to provide me with amazing and creative costumes. This was before the days of Halloween stores that pop up each September to provide you with every possible costume option that you could dream up. Nope, they sewed. Like, with a needle and thread. With their hands. What a foreign concept to me! My favorites? The Statue of Liberty, Athena, a gypsy, a very rotund pumpkin, a butterfly...the list goes on and on.
And guess what? My mom saved them. EVERY SINGLE ONE!
This is Hania in my bunny costume that I wore at 20 months. Circa 1978. So she is a vintage bunny! She is just over a year here, but it fit pretty well.
Droopy little bunny tail, running down a driveway. I realize that I 'm partial, but she's pretty darn cute.
My family brought another bag of goodies with them during their last visit.
My old prom dresses and accessories, circa 1993-1995. But which one to wear? So many fashion mistakes and only one night to relive the glitz, the glamour, the pain and agony of size 7.5 sequin pumps and the feel of itchy beads against your back!
I had to make a little sash that said "Prom Queen" because kids were asking which Disney Princess I was supposed to be. I responded "Princess Gaudy, of course".
Just a few quick observations that this getup brought to my attention:1. My boobs are shrinking. As in, not-even-the-gigantic-sewn-in-foam-bra-inserts-will-save-you-now shrinking. Wow.
2. Rhinestone earrings this large should come with their own safety disclaimer. The could potentially cause a concussion if they fell on a small child.
3. Spanx are a gift from heaven. And mine weren't even the real deal. I used the ghetto Spanx-knockoff from Target and they rock!!! Too bad you can't wear them with a bikini.
4. These dresses must be made with chastity in mind. Don't let the show of skin fool you. By the time you could get out of this contraption, you'd have time to rethink about bad decisions you were about to make! (:
All joking aside, it was a pretty cute package the first time around. You know, in 1994.
Almost all of the neighbors dressed up, so I was in good company. I can't wait until Hania is old enough to be embarrassed by her parents' Halloween antics!
This is why high school girls shouldn't have babies. Because I don't recommend trying to chase a baby in your prom dress. It may result in flashing of neighbors or a sprained ankle, and that is even BEFORE a glass of wine! I'm just sayin'...
Daddy wasn't about to wear his cool skeleton pirate mask, because it made Hania cry.
Like this.
Time to put away the Halloween decor, the fabulous vintage costumes, and the candy. Time to pack up this little Halloween jumper, as it will not fit Hania next year. 
Don't worry, sweet girl. There are many more fabulous Halloween memories ahead for you. You are a Byerly girl, and we know how to rock Halloween night each and every year!
12 comments:
Miss Hania is absolutely darling in that bunny outfit. I am a big fan of the droopy bunny tail running down the driveway photo! :)
And you!!! I don't know if I could even fit into my prom dress...I think I would come to a realization of how sad it is that I have only grown out instead of up (or something)!
But seriously, how hott you are! :) I am so into the sparkly shoes...I'm glad you had a fun Halloween! It is a fun holiday (unless oyu have to deal with 25 very liquored-up-on-sugar students). Hehe!
so fabulous, the bunny and the prom dress.
Such great costumes! I love the prom dress idea.
That's so awesome that your mom saved all your costumes. She should have with all the effort and time that went into them. I'm so glad you have a daughter who can enjoy them as much as you did. And the prom dress from 1994...fabulous. Brought back many fond memories.
Ah, Missy, I can't believe you didn't mention the parties where your mom and grandma would put peeled grapes -- er, I mean, eyeballs -- and cold spaghetti -- er, I mean, brains -- in bowls and pass them around to blindfolded squealing little girls! LOL.
And I'll second the comment ... honey, you are doing awesome if you still look that great in your prom dress. I don't think my flabby post-baby belly would even squeeze into my wedding dress right now!! Do your thang, girl!
Hey there. I just found this blog and love it! You are an amazing woman/mom. Awesome costume! I wouldn't be caught dead in it though...not in this body. Shapewear, specifically "Slimpressions", is my new best friend! Great for my baby belly fat, back fat AND arm flab. It's been a long time since I was in a prom dress though! Long before shapewear was a staple in my chest of drawers!
What a great idea with the HS prom dress. I should try that one out. These are great pictures, and such great memories. I was going to leave a comment that your husband should really appreciate how you can still fit into your high school prom dress, but looks like everyone else already said that! Did we really wear dresses that short to prom???
That little jumper is so cute! And the bunny pictures, ohhhhh darling!
Love your prom wear, you were daring in the red!
Cute!!
Dear Missy (my bloggy friend),
Where are you? Did you fall in the toilet only to be flushed away? Did you fall off the edge of the earth? Has Hania driven you so insane that you were put up in a padded room in the local insane asylum? I hope you're okay! I miss you.
Sincerely,
Caroline and the redhead over at Pocket Change
Yes, where are you? I want a Freak Flag Friday story or some new cute pictures of your daughter.
Hope you all are okay!
Love this post!! I haven't stopped in for awhile...I haven't even posted myself! Where in the WORLD does the time go! Sheesh!! It's Christmas next week, for cryin' out loud!!!
I hope that all is well, and that for all practical purposes, the prom attire is RETIRED for the holidays!!
God Bless!!
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