Oh Lordy.
Why do I do this? Why do I subject you to such things?
In kindergarten… way back in the mid eighties… I was a child bride for Halloween.
Actually… I was a child… and I dressed up as a bride. That makes things less creepy.
I don’t know whose idea this whole bride thing was, certainly not mine. I was probably just stoked about wearing lipstick and a head band.
Want more? Surely you must.
Little Bo Peep with her favorite stuffed animal and her princess sister.
Child bride with clown sister and toothpaste sister.
Toothpaste. It only makes sense that the tallest child be the toothpaste.
This is my Uncle Dan. He’s dressed up as a hunk.
That’s my veiled head in the right corner. I want candy.
I had a Cleopatra phase. I’m mostly stoked that I could get the pose right.
I blame my mother for the aggressive eyeshadow.
This is bad.
Smack dab in the middle of my frizzy haired hat phase I decided to be a playing card for Halloween. A playing card with a playing card hat. I’m sure I busted out the craft box and the glue gun to bring that little gem to life. Lord help me.
I’m not sure if the card is better or worse than being a teenage Juggalette.
I’m glad these were the only photos I could find. I distinctly remember an awkward Raggedy Anne phase as well.
Ps. If you know me in real life… this set of pictures IS NOT open for discussion or ridicule. Zip it.
adriella
Look at that smile on the child bride!! So pretty!! These are some fun pictures! I wish Halloween was part of my childhood!! Not in my country! Brazil.
Ernestine
Well at least you have fond memories. Happy Holloween!
Colleen
Oh my gosh!!! We have a picture of my sister and one of her friends on Halloween, and her friend was a tube of Crest toothpaste!!!!! Who decides they want their Halloween costume to be dentist approved?
cindy
i went through a cleopatra phase too. i had golden snake armbands with red jewel eyes…oh, yes.
Liska
Joy, you are my hero!
Hayley
hehe – hunkle dan.
Somaya
Haha! Can’t wait to use that one =D
Shanon
i was also a child bride!!!! like for halloween, i mean. and i have always thought it was super creepy.
Linda Addison
Can I have a recipe for Uncle Dan–what a cutie!
la-la-lisa
Halloween is our most hallowed of holidays. There is no Fall Festival in our house. ;)
Love the pictures. You’re still the gorgeous girl you were back then. What a cutie!
schlachtplatte
The toothpaste. L.O.V.E. I.T. It made my day, honestly! It’s the cutest costume I have ever seen!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
omg-my favorite costume has to be that toothpaste one. I know my costume for next year!! lol
Gen
* make-UP (sorry for the mistake)
Gen
You were (are! ) so pretty! Dressed as a princess, my dear! Yeah children make is always make you look like a Chrismas tree, but so nice souvenirs!
Katie
Joy,
These pictures are so cute! I just wanted to say I love your blog so much :) Made the potato frittata this morning for brunch with guests and it was yummy ^_^ Thanks for always making me smile!
Sherri
Don’t knock your pics! They bring back wonderful memories & are adorably cute!! And don’t forget to keep taking them, even if you are ‘all grown up’ now! Your future kids will love it! :-)
p.s….Please post a current pic of Uncle Dan ;->