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Darth Vader in Pajamas
Published March 1, 2012 | 
I can’t say for sure, but I’d bet this is what Darth Vader looks like when gets out of bed.
Day 43 – Darth Vader in Pajamas
Day 44 – Red M&M
Don’t worry, it wasn’t a repeat of the Superbowl commercial.
New Semester, New Costumes
Published January 3, 2012 | Last year I pretty much exhausted the supply of costumes here at the Coleman house, so last night I picked up a huge tote full of costumes from a friend. I think it should last a couple weeks.
Thanks, Allyson! (Oh, and Allyson, I’m going with Dracula for the cape. Not Little Red Riding Hood.)
Day 33 – Dracula
Come back this weekend for more pictures!
See you in 2012!
Published December 25, 2011 | It’ll be a week or two until I get more pics up on my blog, but in the meantime, enjoy this montage of the first semester’s costumes and props:
Remember, the Create or Die podcast goes live Jan 1, 2012!
Find it on iTunes or at www.createordie.podbean.com.
Waving on Youtube
Published December 23, 2011 | I’ve compiled all the pictures and video so far into a video set to I’m Not Like Everybody Else by The Kinks. Watch for it on Youtube starting December 25.
Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qiqnUHB5fY
If you enjoy it, please share it with friends and family.
Oh yeah, and a shout out to Dale Price, the original bus waver (www.waveatthebus.blogspot.com)
I hope you have a merry Christmas and that you achieve health and prosperity in epic proportions in the New Year!
What the Heck is a Screen Door Zombie?
Published December 21, 2011 | Unless you’re a huge fan of the video game Plants vs. Zombies, the following pics will have you scratching your head.
Here’s how it happened. My wife took the screen off of the front window and brought it inside. The kids woke up, saw it, and said, “You’re gonna be a Screen Door Zombie today!” That sounded way better than the costume I had planned, so I pumped them for information regarding Screen Door Zombies and with some excellent suggestions from my wife, came up with this:
Day 30 – Screen Door Zombie
For comparison, here’s a shot of a Screen Door Zombie from the game:
Here’s hoping your holidays are zombie-free!
Cop Costume – FAIL
Published December 14, 2011 | Before you ask why I would even attempt a police office costume, let me tell you. On the rare occasions I wear my uniform home from work, my 6 year old tells me I look like a police officer.
That being said, I nominate the following as the worst costume of the year. Take a look and I’ll tell you why:
OK, so first of all, the handcuffs in my left hand are hard to see. Second, I didn’t even put a gun in the holster. Third, my Paramedic patch is way too obvious.
Guess I wasn’t cut out to be a cop. YES!
Day 26 – Boy Scout
More costumes on Monday. Also, check back here on Friday morning for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
O Christmas Tree – With Video!
Published December 8, 2011 | How Long Since You Built a Fort?
Published November 20, 2011 |
Day 21 – Good ol’ Fashioned Blanket Fort
Not the most epic blanket fort ever, but I still felt like just hanging out in there for a while.
Day 22 – Piano Man
One of my girls came home from school and asked how in the world I got that big old keyboard out to the bus. Funny thing is, any of my kids can pick it up and carry it around. Yet, none of them was curous in the slightest about the washer/dryer or recliner (Oops! Spoiler alert for future picture.)
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving, and check back Friday for my Thanksgiving costume!
More Waving at the Bus
Published November 13, 2011 | Remember the scene in The Christmas Story when the little brother chases after Ralphie, but he’s too bundled up to even pick himself off the ground? This is my tribute to him, but I didn’t have enough time to put on quite enough layers.
Day 19 – Look! You can see the bus.
Day 20
I knew there was a reason I didn’t sell my bike this summer!
Thanks for stopping by…
Happy Halloween!
Published November 8, 2011 | Even the kids recognized my quandry when we went out to wait for the bus on Halloween morning. “It has to be the best costume yet, since it’s Halloween, Dad!”
Luckily, my ingenious wife had already given me an brilliant idea and I was prepared.
Ho, ho, ho! Merry…Halloween?
Not surprisingly, Santa got more waves from passers-by than all the other costumes combined!
Hope you had a happy and safe holiday!