(Frozen) Halloween // 2014

by Ashley Weeks Cart

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This was, hands down, the most fun I have ever had on Halloween. I had my family, sister included, together, in a group costume, and the weather could not have been more cooperative (a nice change from last year’s deluge). It was a no brainer that we made use of the girls’ gorgeous Elsa and Anna costumes by Ella Dynae and James’ striking resemblance to the male lead, Kristoff. I played Kristoff’s side kick and BFF, Sven the reindeer, while Kimmy was jolly ol’ Olaf the snowman. While there were many Elsas out and about on Halloween, we delighted in our full cast ensemble.

The kids had a blast. We had a blast. It was just so good. James spent four hours making his own Kristoff vest on Thursday evening and rustled up the rope and ice pick to really complete the look. Kimmy made her Olaf hat, as well. I do love my crafty, DIY tribe. I lucked out in just sporting my great-grandmother’s fur coat and some cozy brown clothes.

While it took a few houses for the girls to warm up, Courtland in particular quickly got in to the rhythm of shouting TRICK OR TREAT!, selecting a piece of candy, and wrapping up the ordeal with a THANK YOU and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! As she’d retreat off the stoop, she’d say, “And now I go to the NEXT house!”

A very realistic Dalek from Dr. Who almost derailed the evening as Courtland was positively terrified of what was truly an impressive costume. She was ready to head home, but we were able to dodge down a new street and continue on.

As James said over and over upon returning home, “I just don’t know how they’ll ever be a Halloween better than this!” It was a special one, indeed.

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^^ELSA^^

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^^ ANNA^^

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^^KRISTOFF^^

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^^SVEN^^

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^^OLAF^^

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^^Love the life we’ve created together…^^