Zombie Prom

Tonight was Matt's first Middle School Dance - Zombie Prom. The kids could come dressed as anything, but Matt has planned his Zombie costume for weeks. First we went to the thrift store - he wanted a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. He then ripped off the sleeves and made random rips in the jeans. He made water with red food coloring and made "blood" spots on the jacket. Then, here's the good part, he actually buried the clothes in the ground outside in the backyard. He meant to dig them up the same evening, but forgot. A huge rainstorm came through that night and the clothes were so muddy - it was gross. The red food coloring washed off. Bill hung the clothes with a big fan underneath to dry and they were perfectly "dirty". We painted his face and gelled his hair to finish the "just came out of the earth" look. He had fun at the dance and his favorite part was when the whole school danced to "Thriller". He's been practicing that for weeks too. Aah...to be 11 again! Have a Happy Halloween