No, I didn't run a real one... although its been awhile, maybe I should think about it? I'm talking about this holiday that just kept on going. You will see below:
Halloween Event #1:
Halloween progressive dinner
Its a tradition, and we stuck to it. Although, this may have been my last year being in charge. I think I may pass the torch on next year, so be aware fellow neighbors!
Travis took full control of the camera, so I didn't get cute pictures of the food and decorations. But he did focus on all the people in costumes, which is the best part anyways. Actually, it might be tied with the dessert table. Anyway, here are our creepy neighbors...
The Taylor's always go all out... John, the scariest thing about your costume is the spandex. Way to go!
Brandi was a contestant on the Price is Right... sorry Trav cut half of you off, but what a clever costume! Oh and to all of my Hispanic followers out there, I wasn't trying to offend anyone, I was just Dora's mom and I'm holding bootless Boots. And I'm standing next to a tooth.
Really, we aren't trying to offend any nationality, we merely are just trying to represent all.
Grapes... most uncomfortable costume. Afton had to stand all night!
Skeletons, not too big on creativity right... wrong, again Trav, you cut off the most important part of the picture, below Jen's rib cage is a skeleton of a baby, that is how she announced that she is pregnant.
This dude is our bishop!
Angry birds made a killing at this party!
She is just a cute bird
She is the tooth fairy... with a black eye. How creative!
Dora was just out exploring
Halloween event #2
Pumpkin Carving...
OK, I'm lame, it was really pumpkin painting. I just wasn't in the mood to carve. I need to man up! But not this Halloween. Plus Avery loved it!
And apparently Trav did too!
Oh and so did Brooklyn
And she didn't even paint, we distracted her with a huge can of puffs
and it worked... I'm pretty sure the floor was clean?
Halloween event #3
Scary Story time at the library
Halloween event #4
Dinner in a pumpkin
Avery just couldn't believe we were eating from inside of a pumpkin. It kind of looked like barf, but she still ate it!
Halloween Event #5
Preschool
We did a little preschool party. Well, Brandi did I should say. There were games,
crafts,
and treats but the kicker was the punch with dry ice in it, aka witch's brew.
She was floored
Halloween event #6
Boo at the zoo
We have a season pass to the zoo, so that meant it was free. I was alone that day, no Travis, but I just couldn't pass up not going, so I braved it with the little ones. And we ended up with lots of candy, free ice cream, a free hay ride, a carasol ride and a mom who really needed a nap afterwords.
They even let the animals roam free all day long
Oh and the Jolly old man showed up as well as Johnny Depp
Just another day at the Kansas City zoo
Halloween event #7 (yes I'm still going)
Another sweet party
My friend Jessika was so cute and organized a party for all the neighborhood kids. Of course there was plenty of good food but the funnest part were the games. She had bobbing for apples, the donut string game, pumpkin bowling, ghost stories and more.
We had to make sure this lady bug didn't drown
I think Avery went through at least 3 donuts... mostly with one bite in them. Sorry for wasting Jess, I don't think she understood the game!
Simmer down you two! Its just a donut.
PS Avery went as a fairy, that is her 3rd costume change. Watch out Lady Gaga!
Alice, tweedle dee and dum were there too, but sadly, no Johnny Depp at this location
Oh and don't be afraid, this is the real Skinny Kenny (with half his head cut off, its OK Trav)
Not to be confused with this fraud (last year's costume)
At this point of the night, Avery cut herself off. She is really responsible. She decided that she was done, had enough candy, and just wanted to go home.
So she could do this
And just a shout out to Boots, Happy first Halloween!
Since I was a middle child victim growing up, I promised myself that I would take just as many pics of my second child then my first child. Looking back on all of my pics, I think we took like 3 of Brooklyn's first Halloween compared to like 30 of Avery's. Brooklyn, I vow to be better, just give me a second chance. And remember that your Father took most of the pics!
See, didn't that seem like a marathon of Halloween events? That was pretty intense, but we had fun. And I promise my children have a father. Along with taking more pics of Brooklyn, maybe I should add Trav to that rule too?
Happy Halloween everyone!
5 comments:
HA! I loved it. Wow. You guys know how to PARTAY!
Wow!!! You know how to celebrate. And I was alone with the kids on the boo at the zoo day and I was not brave - your a good momma!!
Energy wise, I think the marathon would have been easier. Great pictures, the photogragher did great, however, missed some important body parts.
I didn't even get JR's newborn pitures taken. I am soo sooo soo mad at myself. Second child really sucks. I was 4th but the first girl so I got spoiled like a 1st child.
PS. That pic of us in our costumes creeped me out a little cause I didn't even know Travis took it.
PS. You're a great mom.
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