Ghouls just wanna have fun!
Welcome to the Halloween Blog Party!! It is sponsored by a group here 
and they have their scary tunes going, I have them playing in the back ground while I write to get me in the mood.
My niece, Shelli, made this ghostly cake. Enjoy a piece while you mingle at the party! 
And Sissy has been crafting again! Look at this creation, I just want to move right into this cottage.
There is even a crystal ball waiting for me on the table. Have I ever mentioned my fortune telling hobby? I call myself Madame Karkina and wrap the nearest table cloth around my shoulders like a shawl and pretend to read palms. (It is usually after a couple of glasses of wine.)
That is a picture of Sissy as a witch next to the black cat.
And speaking of familiars- oops, I mean pets-
did I ever mention this?
Yep, I have a pet cemetery on my 10 acres, right along I70. It used to be a bit of a land mark around here, but as it rusts and the trees grow up around it, you don't notice it along the highway any more.
Yesterday was such a pretty fall day that Sugarwings and I got dressed up and went back to the punkin patch for another visit.
I went as a princess and she was a pink butterfly. (I am wearing big sunglasses to hide from the paparazzi and trying to teach her the princess wave- also known as the beauty queen wave: ELBOW ELBOW WRIST WRIST WRIST).
Her grandfather didn't wear a costume. As usual, he just dressed as a handsome husband.
Aren't they so cute together? This might be my favorite photo of the two of them.
Tonight for trick or treat, she will be dressed as Dorothy and Twinkle will be Toto. I have a feeling I will be posting photos....
I was tagged by Michelle to name 3 blogs I like to read. That is HARD to do, I am a blog-aholic and love to peruse the boundless bounty of blogs.
So, I'll just list who I looked at this morning, these are some good ones:
Bethany has hand made felt goodie bags for Halloween
Heather always has some of the prettiest photos around, and she is showing some Silver Bella themed kits she will be selling
the queen always has great photos too, and right now there is a wonderful vintage Halloween masked ball print to see.
And of course, I always check out my buddy, Beth to see what wry and witty things she has to say or what fab finds she got at the last estate sale. Right now, she has an infestation of creatures creeping around her place and hiding in all the nooks and crannies.
One last Halloween Witch, looking really really scary before I remind you this is the last day of the
October Drawing. I will wait till the 2nd to announce the winner so you can leave comments on THIS POST till then. 
(COMMENTS FROM ALL MONTH COUNT TOO)
The prize is a Cottage College Kit with vintage wallpaper OR a hand made item from one of my kits.
Happy Halloween, everyone! Of course, you know what that means tomorrow is?? The biggest candy bargain day of the year! I will fill my shopping cart with 75% off chocolate and start the count down to Christmas weight gain early.
Oh my the pet cemetary would creap me out. But really neat. Love all your Halloween decor.
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | October 31, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Happy Halloween! :)
Posted by: A Novelist | October 31, 2007 at 12:26 PM
thank you for the ghostly cake...
it was simply yummy!
:-)
and, i find comfort
in that pet cemetery,
i do...
keep on with the Blog Halloween Party!
so many places to visit!
Posted by: somepinkflowers | October 31, 2007 at 12:55 PM
I have enjoyed with Halloween decor view in the blog.Here in Chile the commerce have treated of enter these party without results.
Posted by: María Elena | October 31, 2007 at 01:07 PM
You have a pet cemetary...LOL!WOW! Can you read my fortune some time? Harry is waiting for you......
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | October 31, 2007 at 01:14 PM
Happy Halloween Karla! Loved the tour!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | October 31, 2007 at 01:16 PM
Love that ghost cake! And what an adorable butterfly. Happy Halloween :)
Posted by: Felicia | October 31, 2007 at 01:29 PM
Happy Halloween!Thank you for the piece of ghost cake,delicious.Love the ghosts in the birdie house.
Posted by: Denise | October 31, 2007 at 01:33 PM
Happy Halloween from the blog party!
THat Cake was so YUMMY! LOVE IT! That pet cemetary scares me tho. Reminds me of that MOVIE! ha
Have a great Halloween and LOVE that pix in pumpkin patch. SWEET! I can see why it's your fav.
Posted by: Paul-ene | October 31, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Hi Karla,
What a sweet picture of the two of them in the pumpkin patch from the back -- and that pet cemetary is just too cool!
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | October 31, 2007 at 01:39 PM
awww, Sugarwings is the cutest butterfly ever! Awesome pix of you girls!
Too cool that you have a Pet Cemetary on your property! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: carlene | October 31, 2007 at 01:41 PM
What fun I had visiting today. Great spooky display.
Karen
Bluemuf
Posted by: Karen Young | October 31, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Hey Karla,
Happy Halloween to you, sugarwings and all the sweet souls at the pet cemetery.
Thanks for the cake. It looks great!
Posted by: rochambeau | October 31, 2007 at 02:05 PM
Karla, Happy Halloween to you and your family. How very fitting to the holiday to have a pet cemetary. Down right spooky! Enjoy the candy. Susan
Posted by: susan at black eyed susans kitchen | October 31, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Thanks Karla...
You are a sweetie for sure!
I love the photo of your handsome hubby and Sugarwings...What a great picture!
Have a wonderful time tonight with Dorothy & Toto too...
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | October 31, 2007 at 02:37 PM
I would love a piece of cake! Why not? It's the biggest sugar rush day of the year! I hope you have fun with your little DOrothy and Toto tonight. Can't wait to see pictures:>)
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | October 31, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Darling picture of grandpa and grandbaby!
Posted by: Chrissy | October 31, 2007 at 02:46 PM
Wonderful photos! And a pet cemetery? Did you pay extra for that?? :) Enjoy the party! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Paris Parfait | October 31, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Isn't Halloween the most fun? And it is more fun when you have grandchildren to help you get involved! The pictures are so much fun ... but ... alas ... I think I gained weight just looking at that yummy cake!
Happy Halloween!!
Posted by: Kahshe Cottager aka Jen | October 31, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Sugarwings is so cute in pink!
Happy Halloween......
oooooo, this means it's time for me to decorate for Christmas now!
:)
Posted by: Becca | October 31, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Your hubby looks like he's chasing a little pink butterfly!!! That photo is wayyyyy too cute! This is such a fun post, and I'm with you... discounted candy tomorrow!
PS - the Crafter Challenge is tomorrow. =) I'll be doing a blogroll for the event and I'll put "Karla & Sissy" for you, as your Sissy participated, too! =)
Posted by: beachy | October 31, 2007 at 03:34 PM
What a Magical Witch, emitting a rainbow from her hat!
Happy Halloween!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | October 31, 2007 at 03:45 PM
Wonderful post Karla.
My favorite photo of my son and husband is similar to this one of your husband and Sugarwings.
Happy Halloween to you!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | October 31, 2007 at 03:47 PM
So many BOO-Ti-Ful pictures!!! Happy H-Day !!!!
Cool pet cemetary!!
Posted by: Jungle Dream Pagoda | October 31, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Madam Karkina, I hope you have a lot of fun tonight!!! I got your tag ;)
I am running to get pizza for the family before catching up with friends for a couple hours of trick-or-treating which is just a HUGE party around the block!!!
I agree with you too-- that photo of Mr. Karkina and Sugarwings is one to blow up and frame!!! :))
Posted by: Bethany | October 31, 2007 at 04:42 PM
I like the entire post but i am crazy about the cake and the ghosts in the birdcage. Happy Halloween Mary
Posted by: Daisy Bouquet | October 31, 2007 at 04:48 PM
I have never watched that movie, Pet Cemetary, and never will! How spooky and unusual to have one on your land. So have you ever buried a pet there? What kind of candy are you going to look for tomorrow? :)
Posted by: Jessica | October 31, 2007 at 05:06 PM
I love the pic of Sugarwings and her grandpa! Must be something about pictures from behind. I have one of my son holding my nephews hand walking into the ocean. It's one of my favorites!
Glad there's no Pet Cemetery around here. Didn't you see that movie???
Love,
Julie
Posted by: Julie | October 31, 2007 at 05:13 PM
thought I'd clarify the cemetary:
A good friend had a dying cat and had owned her for 18 years and was heartbroken.
He lived in the city and asked if he could bury her on our land, since we were in the country. And asked if he could put up a sign.
We said, sure, as long as you don't make it something a horse could trip on in a snowdrift.
Next thing we knew, there was a 9' tall, $800 custom made sign in our field!!!
Posted by: karla nathan | October 31, 2007 at 05:13 PM
Happy Hallowween!!! Love the little pumpkin cottage. Wow you have a pet cemetery??!!!!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | October 31, 2007 at 05:16 PM
How cool - I have never seen a real Pet Cemetery - the cake looks delicious!
Happy Halloween:)
Posted by: pamelahuntington | October 31, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Hi Karla,
You are just the best grandma. I love reading about all your adventures with Sugarwings. She is so, so cute.
sharon
Posted by: sharon | October 31, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Awww.....the picture of your husband and sugarwings is adorable! That would also be beautiful in black and white! Also...the cool effects on the witch hat!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | October 31, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Sugarwings Looks Darling! Love your witch Costume & That Birdcage is adorable, all of your party was so fun., Happy Halloween :)
Angie
Posted by: Angie | October 31, 2007 at 06:01 PM
I too love the photo of Sugarwings and your hubby, and the cake looks terrific! Happy Halloween to you!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Posted by: Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa) | October 31, 2007 at 06:54 PM
I've had such fun reading your blog today! The Pet Cemetary would totally creep me out too. I'm oogy like that though. No horror stories or movies for me - no siree! See you in 7 sleeps!
Posted by: Heather Ales | October 31, 2007 at 07:15 PM
This is fabulous Karla. I should have known you would out-do yourself! Sugarwings is such a doll!!!
Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Cherie | October 31, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Love the photo of your little pink butterfly! So adorable, aren't they? Hope you are enjoying the fun!
Posted by: Jo Anne Owens | October 31, 2007 at 07:53 PM
Love the pic of grandpa and baby. A great shot
Posted by: sherri | October 31, 2007 at 07:57 PM
trick or treat! lovely blog you have there!happy halloween! hope to see you at my blog!
vivian
Posted by: vivianneroni | October 31, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Karla, Sugarwings and grand dad look adorable! i'd cherish that photo too cause we both know how fast they grow!! can't wait to see dorthy and Toto!!! Lori
Posted by: Lori | October 31, 2007 at 09:08 PM
What a fun post--so much going on this time of year. Great costumes and decorations.
Oooh the pet cemetary is so cool!
Posted by: Rachel | October 31, 2007 at 09:11 PM
I love this post. I will be a (close proximity) grandma in January, and I will be caring for my grandson two days a week. (I CAN HARDLY WAIT) It's so cool to see these photos of you and your husband with Sugarwings. I love that name. How will I refer to Kiran . . . .
Posted by: Leslie M | October 31, 2007 at 09:28 PM
niw that's a hat...have we danced yet...hope you're having a ghoulish day...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | October 31, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Love the ghost cake and the bit about the pet cemetery is unreal. It looks really old. Does anyone still come to visit their pets anymore? And how cute Sugarwings is in her butterfly costume!!
Happy, happy Halloween!!
Posted by: bejeweled | October 31, 2007 at 10:03 PM
I had so much fun reading this post!!! Sugarwings is ADORABLE!!!!
I love the old rusty Pet Cemetary sign....
I would love to be at a party with you..How fun!!
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | October 31, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Happy Halloween to you too:-) I remember the first time I watched the movie Pet Cemetery...scared the bejesus outta me! lol May I have another slice of that ghost cake, it is sooo delish!! hehe Love that pumpkin with the tiny crystal ball inside and cauldron. xo
Posted by: PEA | October 31, 2007 at 11:16 PM
Hi Karla, found your blog over at SB and love all your photos! I too will be getting up early to scoop Halloween deals!
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy | October 31, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Hmm, I think I left a comment but don't see it now. If not, I loved reading your blog and hope to meet up with you at SB.
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy | October 31, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Fun post! Happy Halloween to you, too!!
Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: Stephanie | October 31, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Oh, how fun! Please include me!
I am enjoying your thoughts and photos!
KJ
California
Posted by: KJ | November 01, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Always fun to visit!
Posted by: Debra Schoch | November 01, 2007 at 01:08 AM
I can't wait to see tomorrow's photos.
I love the ruby colored witch's hat!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | November 01, 2007 at 02:31 AM
You totally crack me up. I had a great time reading your blog today!
Posted by: Terri | November 01, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Loved the picture of the two of you!
Posted by: Terri | November 01, 2007 at 09:25 AM
Three cheers for niece Shelli!!! That cake gets the prize.
Love the JOY banners from yesterday :) And the prism coming out of your witchy hat...
Posted by: phyllis | November 01, 2007 at 02:21 PM
I came for the craft challenge from Beachy, but stayed for the party! I could eat that whole cake...love all the spooktacular decorations. Love your blog. I'll be back.
Posted by: Alice | November 01, 2007 at 02:27 PM
I went back to your 200th post and looked at the challenge pictures you and Sissy did. Excellent. I love your card and Sissy's fairies. I really like how you colourized the photo.
Karen
Bluemuf
Posted by: Karen Young | November 01, 2007 at 02:33 PM
As always I can count on you to bring a big smile to my face everytime I come a visitin' :)
I've missed visiting here everyday :( Stoopid job they expect me to cut down on my blogging time. ;)
Thanks for the wonderful pictures, sugarwings is SOOO cute as a little butterfly.
*muah*
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche' | November 01, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Loved your post. I know I am late. Still trying to get to everyones party. Hope you had a Happy Halloween.
Posted by: Ninnie | November 01, 2007 at 03:41 PM
oooh, count me in Karla!
Posted by: Joy | November 01, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Hi Karla, just dropped by to tell you that the bird hats are currently sold out but perhaps I can get you an egg hat in stead? LOL
Love everything about Halloween, but your pink sugarwings is the best, that picture of that tiny pink butterfly with big granddaddy is so awesome and as you said will turn out to be a favourite of the both of them in the future. Here in Holland the shops are going to let us believe that we should celebrate Halloween too, but with little succes. Thanks for your inspiring pictures again! Love L.
Posted by: LiLi M. | November 01, 2007 at 05:47 PM
one scary witch with one scary house - pet cemetary??? I also am very talented after a few wines!!
Posted by: Rachael | November 01, 2007 at 06:07 PM
So funny, I did the same thing, stocked up on candy this morning which seemed insane after the loot my kids brought home. My excuse was it was for hubby although I think I have eaten half a bag of milky ways so far. Now my logic is to make myself sick with chocolate making it that much easier to give up next week--probably not going to work huh? Loved the sugarwings and grandpa pic, why are they so cute walking away? And can hardly wait for my pictures! Oh, I hope I win this month!
Posted by: michelle | November 01, 2007 at 11:53 PM
oh I love the Pet Cemetary...that is SO cool!
Thanks for your sweet words about my blog Karla...I feel the exact same way about yours. You always have such fun and creative posts. So glad we have gotten to know one another!! I can't imagine blogging without reading your blog!!!! :)))
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | November 02, 2007 at 12:45 AM
I went to the pumpkin patch twice this year - I had to go again to bring the granddaughter. Wish it was open all year round. I'd just go visit the little pumpkin plants and watch'em grow.
Posted by: Laume | November 04, 2007 at 05:06 AM