Good Morning Eric : Witches' Brunch

Last year Laura got some ladies together for Witches' Night Out and we had a blast. There were costumes, delicious food and Halloween Bingo, enjoyed by all. I have been having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit this year, but I thought it would be fun to do something with the babies that have been added to last year's group. Babies and Halloween are a good mix.
We decided to combine this idea with Laura's desire to gather all babies she knew born in 2014 for a group photo, and with one of my favourite social gatherings: brunch. Thus was born the idea of Witches' Brunch. It was to be held at my house, because Laura's was a pile of boxes and a lack of furniture due to her up coming move. We threw together a fairly last minute Facebook page, and a surprising number of people were available on such short notice - that's what a group of women on mat leave craving human interaction does for you.
It was a really great afternoon, meeting new babies (and even some of the moms for the first time) and sharing things that connect us as women - food and motherhood. I really enjoyed myself, and am glad Laura and I were able to throw something together to get my Halloween decorations out of the bin that they've been sitting in my living room in for 2 weeks.

Look at all these wonderful babies! We decided that a group picture would not all fit on my couch (especially with some kids moving enough to potential fall or knock others over) and so we moved it into the bedroom. I had 11 near strangers and their babies in my room, but it was so worth it. Look at them all! All, but one, born in 2014.

From oldest to youngest - top left down to bottom right - 11 months to 3 weeks old.

I bought this costume for Cecelia to be a dragon, and the was informed by my sister that it is not a dragon unless it has wings. I therefore had to go to the fabric store and by fabric, and my talented mother-in-law made some wings to attach. I then attached a bow to her head so that everyone would know she's a girl dragon.

Jackie was a huge help to get things thrown together last minute. Us ladies and our babies were very busy and distracted, so it was good to have an older wiser mom around to take care of some behind the scenes details.

Cecelia had 3 wardrobe changes on this day. What can you do? Sometimes you've got 3 perfect outfits to wear, and you just need to find excuses to fit them all in.