dress-up jackpot

Last week, my sister Abby and family came to visit.  After swimming, pizza and purple cows (my favorite), the kids hit the dress up box hard.

Pearl was game to pose in anything Molly and Grace dressed her in. Many of the outfits were Abby's old dance costumes, which should have been part of her dowry (sorry Jamie), but can still be part of Pearl's. That'll be some lucky fella.

Milo and Jonah could not be coaxed into any of this.  Uncle Neil had his ipad, and between that and the legos, they were occupied.

And Nana was busy with the babies. (George here.)

1940

A few weeks ago, my father-in-law officially became a septuagenarian. To celebrate, by mother-in-law planned a "1940 USO Canteen" party. So fun.

Most of us dressed the part. Love that hair Maddie!

But some didn't. For the record, I was wearing my 1940-esque blue shirt-dress and heels. The rest of my family did not get into the spirit, but then (a few) regretted their decision when we arrived and saw the fun hair-dos and clothes their cousins and aunts and uncles donned. I totally coveted Maddie's hair.

Mary + Alice looked so good. Those are real tears.

Little George.

Almost out in one breath.

Cute Jane.

Sweet hair Debbie.

Dave and Diane.

Colin's old-school scout hat.

Alice. Look at that hair. Perfect.

Clint.

Carol looked straight out of the 40's.

Mary the Riveter.

oh, you're paying way too much for worms, man. who's your worm guy?

last year this year

some costumes keep making an appearance

others made their debut.

my cute and clever sister-in-law, liz, came up with this 8-ball idea. check hers out here. i completely copied her. 100% lovingly pirated. thanks liz! also this picture: pirated from my friend, kim.

*gold star to you if you know this post's title reference.

*oops. i listened to the episode again and corrected my title to accurately convey Creed's quick comeback.