PB Halloween sign

After two cans of black spray paint, 3 trips to the hardware store, 1 trip to the florist, I have this to show! Below is the Halloween Pottery Barn sign I bought years ago which we have hanging right outside our front every Halloween. Above is the copy-cat.

   I had to (HAD to) make 2 because one dowel and one sheet of the wood cut in half makes two. I couldn't waste the other halves, right? I think I might like my version  better and the only reason is because my broom is falling apart which is what made me think about making a new one. I like the sweepy part better on the new brooms.

I posted a tutorial here (and there is a tab under my header) in case anyone else wants to make one. But I warn you, it's not a very professional tutorial:0

*Julia and Jocelyn: these have been mailed out to you today! I hope you like them:) I had to send them space available mail (could be up to 8 weeks to get to you) otherwise it would have cost me about $50 each box! So hopefully you get them in time to hang up.

Shark vs. Dragon

Shark vs. Dragon

Aren't they the cutest?  You should have seen Ava that night trick-or-treating. She waddled from house to house. She had a few favorites candies in a kung-fu grip all night. After we got home, her and Emily opened about half there candy, licking then spitting out then opening a new one.

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Below is actual trick-or-treating.  I look a little psychotic..

Here is the weather thermometer Kelly got me as a going away gift.

To remind me of Stuttgart:(  I LOVE it! It's like it was made for me.

Halloween was our 9th wedding anniversary. I have no new photos so I didn't post about it. We have been together 18 years now! Crazy!! We could have an 18 year old kid! Thank God we don't but I always think about that.