Spooky Decor – Adornos escalofriantes
The boys are so excited for Halloween. Several weeks ago I found some great costumes at TJ Max. They are going to be a knight and a dragon. I will be the princess in distress, but here I am trying on Little D’s costume.
Los muchachos están muy emocionados por el día de las brujas. Hace unas semanas les encontré unos disfraces en la tienda de TJ Max. Serán caballero andante y dragón. Yo seré la princesa en peligro, pero tuve que probarme el disfraz del pequeñito.
And here he is screaming that it is his and not mine. Torturing small children seems to be a talent of mine.
Aquí me está gritando que el disfraz es de él y no es mío. Tengo un talento para torturar a los niños.
Little D had been terrified of decorating, but we talked about it a lot until he finally felt comfortable with the idea of having scary things around the house. I knew that he would feel better if he helped decorate.
D tenía mucho miedo de adornar la casa, pero lo hablamos mucho hasta que se sintió bien con la idea de tener cosas que dan terror en la casa. Yo sabía que se sentiría mejor si pudiera ayudarnos a colocar los adornos.
Both boys enjoyed adorning the house with a mixed assortment of themed decorations.
Los dos muchachos se emocionaron adornando la casa con una multitud de decoraciones de tema.
There are cobwebs, spiders and faces draped or tucked around the living room.
Hay telarañas, arañas y caras de bebés plegados por todas partes de la sala de vivir.
We have spiders and blinking eyes in the windows.
Tenemos arañas y ojos parpadeando en las ventanas.
My darling niece is a superhero for the season.
Mi querida sobrina es superhére por el día festivo.
Pumpkins and other ghoulish knickknacks have been dispersed throughout the room.
Colocamos calabazas y chucherías macabras en los estantes y las mesitas del cuarto.
The boys determined where to put most of the decor with a few decorations with me. They taped bats to the windows and walls along with several masks.
Los muchachos decidieron dónde poner la mayoría de los adornos con unas sugerencias mías. Pegaron murciélagos en los vidrios y las paredes con unas máscaras.
Rats scurry around the baseboards hoping to free the one caught in the trap.
Unas ratas corren por los rodapiés intentando liberar la que se atrapó en la trampa.
The refrigerator has been cleared of everything that does not fit the Halloween theme. Our black cat adds the perfect touch wherever she goes.
Limpiamos todo que no cuadra con el tema del día de las brujas. Nuestra gata negra da el toque perfecto dónde esté.
We are happy with our spooky decor, but unfortunately there are other things that are truly terrifying us. Stay tuned for details.
Todos estamos felices con los adornos espeluznante, pero hay otras cosas en la casa que nos aterrizan. Te dará los detalles pronto.
Happy Halloween!
¡Feliz Día de las Brujas!
I am a teacher, traveler, artist, writer, homemaker and a whole lot more. In January 2009, I bought the Cape of Dreams. It was the second house that I had ever owned, but it was the first that I bought by myself. I now live in the house with my husband Douglas, our dog Kahlua, and Crème de Menthe, the cat. Because, what life is complete without a little Kahlua and Cream? I love arts and crafts of all kinds, and I refinish furniture as well. We are slowly redoing our entire house. You can read about my projects on my blog www.CapeofDreams.com
Halloween must be lots more fun when there are kids to share it . . . but that final photo IS the really scary part. I’m trying to guess where it is–under your back porch, perhaps? Old houses are full of surprises. :0
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and now it is even better. I am still trying to figure out how we are going to hand out candy and go trick or treating, though, since Douglas gets off work so late. Minor problems! You are correct about where the damage is. I thought that this was going to be a quick one-weekend project. Silly me!
such darling children!
good luck resolving your infestation,
the “fun” never ends for homeowners
So much for hoping it would be an easy project! Owning a house can be such a headache.
Oh Oh – that last picture is truly scary.
It’s terrifying, Barbara! I just wish we could magically make it go away.
love it! i’m glad little D finally got over his fear. that was really smart to kind of let him/them lead the way with the decorations. makes so much sense! love the costume. always love what you do for halloween!
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays, and it is even more fun with kids. I want them to like it as much as I do.
So fun for everyone to have a related theme for Halloween. The dragon is fabulous. A cape takes any costume to the next level. The boys will have tons of fun.
Especially like the baseboard mice. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
The baseboard mice have me singing “Three Blind Mice”. I hope we have a nice night for trick or treating!
I understand how hallowe’en decorations can be frightening for a little boy, but I bet that now he helped he’s happy about the decor!
He has not brought up being scared since we decorated so I guess it worked!
Proud to call this young lady my daughter. Great Mother and quite the decorator too!
Thank you! We love you.