LeClaire Annual Witches Walk 2012

 

Last weekend was the Annual LeClaire Witches Walk.

Each year for Halloween our town has a fun filled event for the kiddos.

Witches Walk is a free event that the local businesses and

volunteers sponsor to give back to our community.

 

 

We have a costume contest for the kids & give out lots of prizes!

We keep the little ones entertained with a petting zoo, train rides, & clowns.

For the last few years I have been a volunteer & one of the event planners for the occasion.

 

 

All the kiddos line up and parade through the downtown on main street.

The shopkeepers pass out candy for our Witches Walkers.

So much fun!!!

 

 

This hot air ballon costume was one of my absolute favorites this year!

Isn't she absolutely adorable?

There were so many creative costumes this year!

It was great to see so many talented people really support the event.

Everyone had a really great time!

That is what it's all about.

A fun filled afternoon for our community:)

The Petting Zoo has been a main attraction the last few years.

A local couple brings in their animals that they have on a large farm.

They travel with the petting zoo for local events.

It is such a big hit!

 

 

Want to check out last year's Witches Walk click here.

Happy Halloween!

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Witches Walk

Happy Halloween!

This is what I was up to this weekend!

{LeClaire Witches Walk}



My hometown sponsors the annual Witches Walk.

It's a super fun time for the kiddos.

Costume Contests, Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Story Telling, Cackle Contest... lots for them to do.

{The Crew}

My family

My little bro Matt & his fiance Katie, my Mom, Michael big bro, myself and Travis

There were many other family, friends and community members who helped too.

Michael made the wooden pallet welcome sign.

{Pavilion}

Michael and I did all the decorations.

We used corn stalks to wrap the posts.

I made the corn husk pom poms to hang from the ceiling.

Mini haybails, pumpkins and gourds were used for the table tops.

Michael wrapped the corner posts in fabric to soften the look a bit.

To help soften the pavilion Michael wrapped the corner posts in fabric.

Here is a great tip - we used canvas painters drop cloths. 

You can pick these up at your local hardware store for $12-$20 bucks.

It is a perfect inexpensive way to help soften an area like this.

We just used a little twine to tie them back.

It would also be a great fabric to use for a casual outdoor wedding.

{Train Rides}

I made the Train Rides burlap pennants.

{Petting Zoo}

{Our Witches Walkers}

All of the kids and parents line up for the big costume parade.

The kids get to walk through our downtown area showing off their costumes

 and all the businesses pass out candy.

{Thanks for Coming}

Carrie

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Fall Festival in LeClaire This Weekend

I thought I would share a little bit about what I'm up to this week.

Planning....Procrastinating....Scrambling

This Saturday is the Annual Witches Walk in LeClaire, Iowa.

It's a free Halloween event the town puts on for the kids 

and a great opportunity to give back to the community.

There is a costume contest, activities and the kids get to parade down main street

collecting candy and showing off their get ups.  It's a great time for everyone!

My brother Michael, my Mom and I are the event coordinators.

We have done it for the last few years.

This year my little brother, Matt and his fiance Katie are coming to town to help out.

We've recruited a few other friends and family members to help out for the big event too.

It should be a fun time!

I have lots to do still!!!

{My to do list}

1. Make Corn Husk Pom Poms

2. Make Burlap Witches Walk Pennant

(can you say procastination)

3. Make Sponsor Signs - check

4. Make Activity Flyers - check

If you are in the Midwest or anywhere near

LeClaire, Iowa bring the little ones!

We would love to have you!

Also - Only 3 Days Left to Register for the {Dream} Pillow Giveaway!
You can still register here.

Carrie

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LeClaire, Iowa - My Favorite Little River Town & Home...

I know you all hear a whole lot about the little town I call home.

I must admit.... I am a bit smitten.

Hopefully you will see why.

LECLAIRE, IOWA

Our Little River Town



Mississippi Riverfront





Historic Downtown LeClaire

 

I grew up in LeClaire and trust me....it's the last place I ever thought I would live as an adult.

Like most small towns when your young all you can do is dream about getting out!

Funny......how life changes you.  

Our little town has come a long way the past several years.

I've come a long way too. 

 I never knew how much I would grow to appreciate where I'm from.

This small town has helped mold my small town values and appreciation for the simple things.



Dwellings



I'm sure if you follow our blog you may have hear me mention Dwellings a time or two.

My big brother Michael owns Dwellings.  It's a home decor and accessorie store.

Several years ago Michael moved home from Chicago where he worked for

Marshall Fields and opened his shop in LeClaire.

I truly do not know how different our lives would all be if it wasn't for Dwellings.

He moved home to help be there for parents when my father had some health issues.

I ended up living back in LeClaire shortly after he moved back and met my husband Travis

who is also from LeClaire a few years later.  Now our entire family is all wrapped up in this little town.

Michael had his shop, Travis does most of his construction business here, my Mom volunteers for everything under the sun.   I help Michael when I can and volunteer at the town events.



Dwellings Fall 2010



Fall 2010

I love Fall in LeClaire.  It is one of my favorite times of the year.

The stores decorate the store fronts.

The street lamps have fresh corn stalks picked from the local farmer's fields.

We have a Fall Market Days, Apple Festival and a Witches Walk during the fall season.





Grasshoppers





The Primitive Cottage

This is my Aunt Tammy's store The Primitive Cottage. 

 Tammy and her friend Julie opened their little country store about a year a go.

This is actually the original building where Dwellings was first opened.

LeClaire is also home to the famous American Pickers.

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby-Cushman

For the last two years Michael has been a big part of the annual

American Pickers Festival in town that is sponspored by the History Channel.

city hall

library

The town library is actually the same building where my grandfather was one of the

 first business owners in LeClaire.  He owned and operated Omar Printing where my

Dad and Mom both worked along with many other family members. 

For me that is the best part of living in a small community.

And what I love most about this town.

Everywhere you turn there is a story...a memory....a legacy to leave behind.

This is my most cherished memory of all.

9.12.2009

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Corson

We were married on the LeClaire Riverfront with all our friends and family as guests.

And of course..........

I look forward to the opportunities and future that lies ahead for my family and I in my little river town.

As you know we will soon be embarking on our next major renovation of our new home

right here in LeClaire.  I hope you will follow along on our journey.

our new renovation project

And who knows.....maybe I have even convinced you

 to come to visit LeClaire, Iowa someday!

Carrie
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