Halloween Weekend: Costumes are only funny when people know who you are.

Apparently there are not that many Big Bang Theory watchers out there. Only a couple people knew who we were.  This had to be my easiest costume ever.  Almost everything is from my own closet (usually not worn together) except the purse which I barrowed from Fisch's mom. Fisch's costume is a mix of thifted treasures (those rockin' plaid pants) and ebay finds (that Flash T-shirt...the exact one that Sheldon wears occasionally).
 For those of you who are still wondering, we are Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler from the show The Big Bang Theory. They make me laugh out loud every episode :)

Happy Halloween!!

I get so excited about carving pumpkins and then I lose interest pretty much right after I clean it out and get the pumpkin seeds to roast (yum!).  So I always seem to do a simple design or a silly face.  This guy made me laugh as soon as I drew him.  

Fisch, on the other hand, gets super into it.  This is his free-handed howling wolf.  Pretty awesome if you ask me.

Hope you all had a safe and fun weekend!

Happy Halloween!

Fill in the Blank Friday

 Linked up with Lauren :)

1.   When I was a kid I wanted to be      a zoologist, a writer or an art teacher (yup, I knew back then :)  when I grew up.

2.   As an adult, my dream job would be   I would still teach art.  I can't imagine doing anything else that would make me happier. In my dream, though, being an art teacher wouldn't involve BS educational politics and it would be a respected and valued subject matter    .

3.  W hen I was younger I wanted to be just like  my cousin, Maren .

4. The childhood Halloween costume that I remember most was when I was   in 5th grade and was a 50's Movie Star.  My mom and I searched thrift shops for the perfect sunglasses and gold scarves. I even wore a blonde wig. When my grandma saw a picture later on she didn't even recognize me !

5.  My favorite childhood toy was   my doll I called Sister. She was freakishly realisic looking and I insisted that she actually was real. I actually got really mad once when my cousin told me she wasn't.  What can I say? I was a lonely only child.

6.  The time I got into the biggest amount of trouble when I was a kid was when I    was being a brat on Mother's Day. I had a big tantrum and it is the only time I can remember my Dad actually raising his voice to me.

7.  I get daily inspiration from   my students .

Thrifty Thursday: Homemade Cards

One of my favorite things to do around Halloween is make cards to send to my friends (Gotta love snail-mail right?). I try to make the cards different every year. This year I made them out of illustrations from a Halloween book I saved from being thrown away at my old school.  Aren't the pictures great?!

I am so excited for this weekend.  Fisch and I are going to see some old friends and then going to our other friends Halloween/Housewarming party.  Like the poem says:

"Let the fun begin!"

Wordless(ish) Wednesday: Miss Frizzle and the Magic School Bus

 

These were Fisch and my Halloween costumes from 2 years ago.

Fisch gets super into making his costumes every year and spent around 15 hours making the bus. The bus ended up in our garage after Halloween and became the home of a stray kitty we started calling Frizz.

 Last year we didn't have any plans for Halloween so we didn't make costumes (and really how could we ever beat Miss Frizzle and the Magic School Bus?!) but we did dress up in some stuff I stole from my old dress up clothes to go Trick-or-treating with our friends and their kids. Fisch wasn't allowed to go up to the doors alone with the kids...lil scary.

So what are we going to be this year?

We got plans...but you'll just have to wait and see ;)

Yummy Chicken Chili

I love Chili, especially on cool nights in the Fall.

Here is my favorite ever crock pot chili recipe 

(originally found here).

Super easy and super delicious!

Enjoy :)

Slow-Cooker Chunky Chicken Chili

1 can (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed

1 can  (15 oz.) light red kidney beans, rinsed

1-1/2 cups  Mild Salsa

1 can  (16 oz.) tomato sauce

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces

1 onion, chopped

1 cup  frozen corn

1 cup  Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

COMBINE beans, salsa, tomato sauce and chili powder in slow cooker. Top with chicken, onions and corn. (Do not stir.) Cover with lid.
COOK on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours).
STIR before serving. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese.

 

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: The Face

One of my favorite pictures of the Penny Poofers for Paper Mama's Weekly Photo Challenge :)