HALLOWEEN PAR-TAY!

Joe and I threw a Halloween party that turned out to be Spooktacular! It was a "Groan" ups only Ghoulish Ball, and was a total blast!! Back home we had friends (Jaime and Craig) who threw a Halloween Bash every year which is where I got my inspiration.

We got the house cleaned, decorated, and kids in bed and then the party was ready to begin. We were able to make a deal with Ryan that if he stayed in bed the whole time that we would let him have a party of his own with his friends. Because this was a party for mommy and daddy's friend and no kids are allowed, not even mine! hehee He held up his part of the deal so next week I'll have a party for him and his friends to hold up my part of the deal.


Most everybody showed up dressed for the occasion and all of us had tons of fun and laughed out loud the whole night.

The Costumes......


We were the "Flintstones" (if you couldn't tell)

Kristi was "white trash"



Jeff and Jen were thinking more "green" and came as a doctor and a paper bag. But he didn't think about the logistics of his costume.....see the video below to understand :)

Mark and Maren came as a Referee and Lady at the Spa.

Ryan and April were the "White Tongans"

Brett and LaRisa were a vampire couple

Chad and Mary were a Quarter-back and Cheerleader

Darren and Sally were Enron and Lucille Ball

Jeff and Lisa were "a match made in heaven, the 4 eyed freaks!" The had everyone laughing with those masks.

The Games.....

Joe set up the first game, which was a Halloween Name that Tune. It was a big hit especially among the guys in the crowd. He played DJ and kept the game moving and crowd laughing.

Then a creative candy corn catch game. As a couple they worked as a team to catch the candy corn their spouse tossed from across the room. Most of them landed on the floor but it was great fun trying!! Here's a video to see....

Go Amy Go!!

great follow through Sally! Way to throw 10 at a time, great strategy!!

This is a face only a mother could love, but it deserved a kiss. It was really hard to pucker, not because it was so freakishly ugly but because I was laughing so hard I couldn't bring my lips together.

But good thing they saw the beauty in each other and didn't hold back.

We had a blast and want to thank everyone who came for being such good sports.

We can't wait to do it again next year!!