Clowning 101

I have taken on two new projects for this week. I am quite excited about them.

Julia and I were looking in the fabric dept for a simple halloween costume for me to sew her. I say simple because I don't really sew. I didn't find a costume, but while browsing the 'easy' patterns I came across a pyjama/nightgown pattern to make her. Ooh I am beside myself excited to sew something again (even though I suck), it has been a while. I hope it turns out the way I am anticipating...

My second project is going to be a lot harder, I think. I have six days to learn how to be a clown...put together some sort of clown act, maybe some tricks and definitely those balloon animal thingys.

Oh boy, maybe I bit off more than I can chew :0

Joel's birthday party is on Saturday. Because an outside venue is tres expensive and I am somewhat cheap, we are having it at home. He has invited quite the group of very 'active' boys and I need to fill time to keep all energy controlled and managable.

I happened to buy a kickin' clown costume from my neighbour at our yard sale a couple of weeks ago. It's awesome!! It came with the wig and hoop outfit and even the big shoes!! PLUS...I found a balloon making kit in my basement. I haven't spent anytime looking at it, just enough to know it shows you how to make different animals and such. Yeah, I better get on that.

I am hoping I can get the balloons down pat... I am hoping I can be disguised enough that even my kids don't know who I am... I am hoping I can be even a little bit funny (I'll find the whoopie cushion as back-up!)...and I am hoping I don't completely and utterly embarrass Joel!

Bring it on!!