New Holiday Memory: NaBloPoMo

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I have a new favorite holiday – it’s called Ohio Comic Con weekend. For me, it’s like Christmas, Halloween and my birthday rolled into one crazy weekend. Don’t get me wrong – I love spending holidays with the kids and family. However, I am never quite as excited about the other holidays as when I get to put on my Comic Con wristband.
This year, I decided to take Little Sister #2. We dressed up as Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman’s mom. It was so much fun to put together our outfits. She loved her Wonder Woman outfit, which was very rewarding as a mom.
She woke up before the crack of dawn to ask, “Is it time to wear my costume yet?” This is one of those things that let’s me know she is indeed my child. Also, this week she told me, “Hey mom, I know how to spell Joker.” I was really proud of her in a fangirl sort of way.

There were so many people at Comic Con this year. It was a little overwhelming for Little Sister #2 but she had fun. Maybe not as much fun as Wonder Woman’s Mom. People let me take pictures with them.

Deathstroke & Wonder Woman’s Mom 🙂

I met my online friend, Tracey, who is super cool. I wish I had known her before I moved away from Columbus.

Tracey Gurney & Lucas. She designed the shirt he is wearing.

Comic book artists signed my pink autograph book.

Dave Aikins & Tom Cook. Aikins is an illustrator for Spongebob & Dora the Explorer. Cook was an illustrator for He-Man, She-Ra, Scooby-doo, the Smurfs, etc. etc.
Michael Golden. The list is too long. Amazing artist & cool guy.

I also met Drew Blank. I wrote a post about him last year.

Drew Blank: Artist

Little Sister #2 and I are still in a debate over where the Wonder Woman print will go.

by Drew Blank

It was awesome to meet some of the comic book artists. If there was more time, I would have visited more booths. (There’s always Comic Con in Cleveland in February.)

Plus, I had a photo opp with Manu Bennett. Best. Five Minutes. Ever.

Little Sister #2 did finally warm up to people, especially Poison Ivy and Harlequin.


She also had fun running down the hall and twirling her skirt.

After a long day, we did see a taxi that matched our outfits. I wish we could have taken it home. It would have been an even better ending to a great day.

“Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.

9 Comments

  1. Oh, I like this holiday! We should have a national Comic Con Day! May make it cheaper to attend too 🙂

    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      That is a great idea!! 🙂

  2. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? – I'm an just over 40, single mother of a wonderful teenage boy, who is an endless source of wonder and laughs and gray hair. I may have a small life, but it's full to the brim, and frequently I just have to stop and ask myself "Did that just really happen??" Enjoy!
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen? says:

    this is so awesome!! I’m so very happy for all of you! 🙂 Such a great time!!

    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      Thanks Kate! 🙂 It was sooo much fun. I’m pretty sure I had more fun that the kid & Lucas. 🙂

  3. I’m pretty sure my husband would declare it the best holiday, too! He has so much Spiderman stuff and plays Pokemon with his coworkers. =p Visiting from the Blogging Collective! =)

    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      Thanks for visiting! 🙂 We could totally make it a national holiday. Way better than Sweetest Day, except for the chocolate. We could add a chocolate clause. 🙂

  4. Louise – Ottawa – Married and somewhere in the middle of my Carlsberg years. Looking to stay fit and healthy; raise two girls and keep my sanity. I also like wine.
    Louise says:

    It looks like you had an awesome visit. And I LOVE the Wonder Woman costume!

    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      Thanks! I was so excited when someone wanted to take a picture of her in her Wonder Woman costume. 🙂 Totally made my day. 🙂

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