There are many things people might say I am.
I’m quirky,
outgoing,
opinionated,
I work hard,
I work a lot haha
But much of the time I am not that Mom.
I’m not the mom who volunteers to be room mom,
or to carpool the kids.
I agonized over whether or not I wanted to be a soccer mom
and then when I resigned, the league was full.
I look at Pinterest and sign because while I pin it all
I know I will never make any of it.
And I certainly don’t have random crafts lying around that I can whip into something pretty.
Don’t get me started on the teacher gift anxiety I get.
What’s worse is that every year I’m that Mom who is rushing to Target 3 days before Halloween, hoping and praying there’s a costume still left in each kids size that they will enjoy wearing. My brother and I didn’t really grow up with an emphasis to dress up and trick or treat so I’ve never really paid much mind either. Each year we manage to find a cute costume to throw together and my kids are happy and I’m happy.
This year my kids started talking about Halloween the minute school ended.
Gah!
Suddenly my summer became filled with dreams and demands of cute costumes and candy eating.
| Superman + Supergirl |
| Superman, Supergirl, Captain America + Wonder Woman |
All photographs above were taken by the talented Cristina Robeck Photography
| Costumes c/o Chasing Fireflies |
This year Chasing Fireflies came to my rescue! They have the most creative and well made costumes I’ve seen. Some of their costumes even come with 4-8 different accessories that at any other generic store you’d be paying extra for. When we sat down to look at the catalogue, I had matching costumes in mind. I’m very much ready to retire the cow costume that Kyle has owned since high school and its twin sister we’ve somehow acquired over the years. While they have been good to us over the years and have provided us some hilarious memories, I was ready to try on something new.
Since Brayden is into superhero’s I convinced everyone to dress up as their favorite superhero. This took some coaxing for Miss Katelyn because there are no princess superheros, but after guilting her into feeling like she would be left out if she picked the mermaid costume over Super Girl (yes I am that mom too) we were rocking and rolling.
I kid you not when I tell you that your little ones will love you if you order their costumes from Chasing Fireflies and if you do, be sure to order one for yourselves as well. After all, there’s nothing better than your kids thinking your their super hero for making sure they have rad costumes for Halloween and more than 3 days before, right?
Are you like me? Do you wait till the last minute or find your Halloween costumes?
Tell me about your most memorable Halloween costume.
All of our amazing costumes were provided by Chasing Fireflies, but the humor and the honesty about my failures as a mom are my own.
Jenny Knox says
While my kids scheme over who they want to dress up as, I have my favorites as well. Luckily I have a toddler still so I get to pick at least one costume for another year or two but my older boys are pretty set on their decision. Here are some favorites from my list… and theirs.
Alissa Circle says
I think the year I had the most fun was a couple years ago when I dressed them up as Dorothy and Toto from the Wizard of Oz. hahaha
the little style file says
I want to be that “mom” but I some how fall in the middle? If there is a middle. LOL
These photos are fab and your family is SUPER!!!!
Alissa Circle says
There’s always a middle! hahaha We had so much fun dressing up. I’m sure our neighbors thought we were crazy as did people driving by, but we had fun with it.
JoJo&Eloise says
So ADORABLE!!! I LOVE Chasing Fireflies and their costumes are, Out of This World, AMAZING!!! Growing up Halloween was one of my favorites, because I enjoyed dressing up and would Dream of who I wanted to be. My most Memorable costume was a Bumble Bee one. I actually still have it today. 🙂
xoxo
Alissa Circle says
Thank you friend! They do have some incredible costumes!! I will definitely be ordering from them again next year!!
Andrea Howe says
My daughter has been coveting the carnival queen costume from Chasing Fireflies for months now! She was just talking about it yesterday!! They have the most beautiful, well made costumes. I love yours! You will rock Halloween this year!
Alissa Circle says
I had always heard their costumes were well made but wanted to wait till they were older to order from them. And they really do have a fantastic selection and they are well made! I’m looking forward to rocking Halloween like a boss this year. hahaha
Vicky says
Absolutely adorable and fantastic! I was nodding my head the whole time I read this post thinking, “That’s me too!!” Except we get ridiculously excited about Halloween and I have to keep myself from ordering costumes in August. We got our Chasing Fireflies catalog yesterday!!
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greenyourdecor says
I never used to be “that mom,” but over the last few years, I’ve started doing a lot of crafting, and I mad pretty elaborate costumes for my daughter the past few years: A peacock and a mermaid. The hubby and I didn’t even dress up the first time, and we wore store bought costumes last year. I’ll definitely check out this company, because while I love making my daughter’s costumes, I’m just not sure if I have the energy to do something so spectacular this year.
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A Little Claireification says
You guys are all so stinking cute!! Those are such great costumes! Last year I managed to get their costumes by Oct. 1st. I think that was as early as I’ve ever been. Glad to have another option with Chasing Fireflies. Thanks!! xoxo
Baby Shopaholic says
OMG! LOVE THIS! Cutest superheros ever! My daughter and I picked matching disco outfits from Chasing Fireflies. http://www.thebabyshopaholic.com/2013/08/disco-dolls-wishcraft-costumes.html
stylelixir2013 says
Cutest family ever! Love these outfits. 🙂
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Van at Botanical Curator says
Your matching costumes are so cute.
Samantha says
These costumes are awesome and you all look great! Love you blog by the way, I am a new follower 🙂
Anna Schryver (@Anna_MaxComPR) says
Amazing! And great photography by Cristina Robeck!