Halloween Parties

This year was a great one for parties! We had three fantastic ones and I really felt like I got into the spirit of Halloween more than usual (which maybe isn't saying much since it's not my most favorite holiday in the world). But I think there's something about having a little rugrat running around that makes everything more exciting!

My first party was a girls only annual witch party at my friend Aleisha's house. This is the third year in a row that I've attended "The Witching Hour" and it's always super fun - black hats and witching attire are required, by the way! The witches all got to enjoy a fantastic dinner, lots of yummy sweets, and plenty of socializing around the fire pit in the backyard. Thanks for a great party, Aleisha! My mom threw a pumpkin carving party at her house for the Sunday Seven (Britt, Mike, Mom, Dad, Brad, Libby, and me). We all had a great time and the pumpkins turned out pretty well! (Though I think it's pretty obvious who used a tracing kit and who didn't.)

I had just started on my pirate's patch by time my dad was already finished. Apparently he's not a big fan of actually gutting the inside - there were still seeds lodged in there when he was "done"!

The final showing. Mine, Mom's, Brad's, Britt's, Dad's, and Mike's.

Our third Halloween party was a couples only (no kids!) shindig at the Burches. The Burches and Robinsons sure know how to throw a party - it was a blast! They had rented Poker and Black Jack tables (complete with dealers!), a sound system for dancing and games, two chocolate fountains, and prizes galore. We had a wonderful time and stayed past midnight (ooohhhh, we're wild!). We went as "the Terrys", as Jake called us - versions of my dad in his former life. I wore his Navy uniform from Vietnam and Brad wore his racecar outfit from the 80s.

We even got our "mis"fortunes read by Jakzar!

There seemed to be a bit of a military theme going on this year. The Burches looked great and Blaine and I both wore our dad's old uniforms proudly! ;)

Dancing, a VERY tough game of "Finish the Lyrics", and costume prizes all happened outside. Thanks for a great night, Robinsons and Burches!