The Addams Family FAM-O-WEEN with the Balinos

Happy FAM-O-WEEN from The Addams Family … errr…. I mean, THE BALINO FAMILY!

Anyone who has followed our Fam-O-Ween themes since 2011 knows that we try to find a family Halloween Costume theme that reflects how our year is going. Well.. let’s talk about the year in question…

2020.

(Need I say more? Sigh.)

What a weird year it’s been. Odd. Bizzare. Downright frightening.

If I had a dollar for every time George and I would look at each other in the midst of quarantine chaos and say, “what the heck is happening?” we would be ridiculously wealthy. Whether we were talking about all the corruption we were seeing on Global news,  to the injustices and indifference throughout our nation, to schools and businesses shutting down and moving remotely, to social distancing and bubble drama – all boiled down to one, terrifying virus…

WHAT. THE. HECK. IS. HAPPENING?

But we went (and continue to go) along with it. Like you, we rolled with the proverbial punches thrown our way. One thing is for sure, we haven’t felt like ourselves in a long while. We’ve been feeling rather:

… creepy and kooky.

… mysterious and spooky.

… We’re altogether ooky.

Go figure! We’re The Addams Family! Quarantine-version…

Truthfully, I don’t even think the Addams Family themselves would come out of this pandemic unscathed. This year is even too weird for the weirdest family in (fictional) history.

Shockingly, the one who came out of this hysteria the least affected, was our naturally introspective Little Mama – who was as elated as all get out, to be “stuck” home indefinitely. And on top of being a bit of a homebody, one could say, she proudly holds the role in our household as the goth-inclined, braid loving, fashion weirdo of sorts, who likes to keep things quirky, low key, and mysterious.

Friends – I introduce to you…

LITTLE MAMA, AKA “WEDNESDAY” ADDAMS

She was thrilled to finally get out of her “house clothes” (why, yes, our little Wednesday is now Homeschooled, and proud to be), pull up her black high socks, break in her Doc Martens, and rock out an exaggerated smokey eye. All in keeping with the spirit of FAM-O-WEEN, and in character with one of the most beloved members of the Addams Family! I love how she jumped at any opportunity to play the role as the more apathetic of the bunch. Sure, she appears to have a bit of a dark personality, but that’s only because she rocks a black dress like no other, and unapologetically keeps her thoughts to herself. Hey – someone’s gotta balance out the likes of her overly extra mama!

But don’t be fooled, her stoic demeanour is often balanced out by the sillies. Moreover, she’s:

Neat.

Sweet.

Petite.

(psssst… if you don’t get any of my corny references, no judgement – just google The Addam’s Family theme song. You’re welcome.)

The original Wednesday also has an affinity towards her beloved doll, just like our little Wednesday, so we decided to add in the most perfect little sidekick to our version of the Addams Family.

Allow me to introduce…

JENNY, AKA “COUSIN IT”

As per our past Fam-O-Ween photos, Little Mama insisted that Jenny participate in all our shenanigans. This year was no exception. With the help of neglected items from our tickle trunk (why yes, we have a tickle trunk – for moments like this, in fact!), we were able to throw on a straw skirt from Baby Bro’s 1st birthday Luau, to Little Man‘s sunnies (thanks Knuckleheads Clothing), to an old top hat from Valentine’s day. As always, Jenny did not disappoint.

And just as small, and even more mighty, is our tiniest member, with the boldest personality.

LITTLE MAN, AKA “GOMEZ” ADDAMS

A jolly man, sentimental but scheming, formal, with a touch of whimsy – we couldn’t have come up with a better person for the job. Besides, he’s the only one in the household that has a pinstripe suite, in satin, no less (told you it would come in handy, Auntie Kirsty!), just dying to be worn by a monkey of a toddler.

Don’t worry – when our seemingly rigid patriarch is ready to let loose – all bets are off. If you don’t already know, he proudly holds the title of part-time monster (true story). Seems kinda fitting for the head of The Addams Family, don’t you agree?

But if you want to meet the real aspiring monster of the family… it’s this guy:

GEORGE, AKA “PUGSLEY” ADDAMS

I know I know, George does not exactly depict an energetic, toy guillotine owning, nightmare of a 10 year old, but hey… he’s got the striped shirt and the willingness to participate, so no complaints here. Our days of shopping and overspending are a thing of the past, especially as we go through this Global Pandemic (WHAT. IS. HAPPENING??) – so we’re trying to work with what we’ve got. Closet shopping, it is!

But to be completely honest, he was naturally selected as Pugsley because this alleged “kid next door”, hidden under all that quarantine moustache of his, is one heck of a troublemaker.

And then… there’s yours truly:

ME, AS MORTICIA , (BUT LET’S JUST CALL ME “MOM-TICIA”)

The real head of the family (I’m only partially kidding…) … low-voiced, incisive and subtle, contemptuous, original, with fierce family loyalty, even in disposition, muted, witty, sometimes deadly. Okay – I’m not terribly muted, but 9 outta 10 ain’t bad, right? And let’s not forget my Pandemic hair, which I have refused to cut in case it could come in handy for Halloween 2020. And like all heads of the family- wasn’t I, oddly enough,… correct?

Take the time to embrace the weirdness that this crazy year has left us, you might discover your true selves…. just like we did!

As with everything else in 2020, let’s make the best of what we have, and continue to stay well and safe!

From our household of socially distant weirdos to yours, Happy FAM-O-WEEN!