Friday, October 31, 2008

Hats a go-go...

Today was the annual "Hat Parade" at Lia's school. She wore her costume to school last night to decorate a pumpkin with her Daddy...but today (thankfully!) it was just about the hats. I found this gem at an antique shop this summer and after a bit of spiffing up (yes...with a (GASP!) glue gun), it worked perfectly for this very special occasion! I am already contemplating our plan for Hat Parade 2009...and while I don't want to spill the beans completely, I will say that it involves a lot of fruit...and a little samba...

Without further ado, I present...Hat Parade 2008!

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11 comments:

Laurie said...

ADORABLE!! And I love the idea in general- just something fun and different for kids to do! I love LIa's face in this picture too! :)

Jboo said...

Cool hat!! You are sounding very crafty -- a glue gun!! Hope your Halloween was fun!

Janet

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Great Hat!! Looks like fun....and I am guessing you got the camera issues all cleared up....HOORAY!!

I can only imagine what next years will look like.....you better start giving Miss Lia some neck exercises....she will need some strong neck muscles to hold up that kind of hat!!

Can't wait to see you guys Sunday!

Lisa

Jennifer said...

Love the idea of a hat parade. Katie is still up~wired from Halloween and asked...."Where did Lia get that hat?". I said "Her Mommy got it for her". She said..."Can you get me one?". Lia's hat was a hit with Katie Min Min.

Jen

missy said...

Cool hat and it looks great on Lia! Can't wait for next year's pics : )

Why do I have the song, "Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl..." running through my head : )

Erin said...

That is just the cutest. I am all about props now, and have been trolling e-bay for a few vintage things... I think it is the blog that has given me this bug. Oh... here's how to do a strikeout (line through words):
Switch from "Compose" mode to "Edit HTML" mode on the top right of the post. Copy the strikeout code from here: http://tipsforbloggers.blogspot.com/2007/10/format-text-in-blogger-posts.html Then replace the word "strikeout" with the word(s) you want a line through. That's all I have for you Kate! ;)

Joannah said...

I love that hat! Can't wait to see Lia's Halloween costume.

Is that a picture of you with Lia in the parrot costume? I love to see my blogger buddies' faces.

:-)

fleur de lis cottage said...

What a cute vintage hat and what a great idea for the kids to participate in. Have a great weekend.

Laura said...

Love the hat!!! Can't wait to see next year's.

Laura

Bridget said...

What a fun idea and a darling hat! Lia looks sooooo cute!

Shari said...

OMG that hat is too adorable. What a fun day!