Halloween Party

I have always felt for the most part that Halloween is kind of a kids holiday. I have had fun Halloween's in the past, but have never really gotten into it since I have been an adult. Well this year I changed all that. I realized that most of my friends have kids and would be taking them trick or treating. So I decided to get some childless friends together this year, and throw a little dinner party. (Well except for Ami and Jon, but their kids are older, so it worked out that they could come.)

I hand delivered my invites.. (yes those are fingers.. find the recipe here.)

And then I got to brainstorming on some spooky decorations and details. (I must admit Martha helped me out.)

I bought pumpkins, and gutted them so we could serve soup in them. Bob made some yummy skewers, and poppers. And then the guests brought yummy side dishes to add to the meal.

After dinner we played a couple games, chatted, and laughed a lot.

I realized after the party that for a lot of the pictures I had my camera on the wrong setting, so most of my pictures were pretty blurry and hazy. But I will just say I did it on purpose to make everyone look spooky and ghostly.

Among the group we had a white trash wedding. (Aubrie's pregnant), a witch, a match, and Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Everyone looked great.

I have to say we had a lot of fun this year. Thanks to everyone who came and made it so fun. Next party to think about? Our annual Christmas party. I think I might try to revel in this month first. Happy November!

All Hallows Eve..Eve

Friday we headed over to Bonnie and Jon's for dinner and pumpkin carving. I am still dreaming about that food. Dinner in a pumpkin, rolls, spinach dip, bruschetta, homemade apple/caramel heaven in my mouth cider, and pumpkin whoopie pies. I'm pretty sure I just gained a pound thinking about it. We enjoyed our killer meal, and chatted.

Then we got to carving.

Bob wins the award for most creative with his conjoined twins. I seriously don't know how he comes up with this stuff. (Please notice he even included a cleft lip on one of them.)

After carving we lit some candles, and talked. We tried to come up with some scary stories, but I think by the end of the night we were all pretty tired. We did spot Jovie the ghost dog though.

Thanks to everyone for such a fun night. Next up, the Halloween partay. More on that tomorrow.

Post Halloween Post

Wow, this weekend has been a blur. We had two festive get togethers, told scary stories, carved pumpkins, played games, ate really yummy food, and had a ton of fun. I also somehow managed to get a nasty cold in the mix. But I'm back, and ready for November. Still editing some of the pictures from our adventures. Should be finished tomorrow or the next. Happy turkey month.

Happy Halloween!

(some pictures from past Halloween fun)

Happy Halloween. Hope it's filled with lots of candy, fun, and loved ones. I'll be back here tomorrow with pictures from our spooky adventures.

October 2010

October was full of Fall-ish fun. Drives up the canyons, walks outside, cool breezes. Lot's of photographing. We went on a road trip up to the cabin. Did some hiking. Did a lot of working out and eating healthier. I even lost a bit of weight.

Months like these make me sad that winter is right around the corner. Hello November, I hope you bring lot's of yummy food, and maybe not a ton of snow.

Ciao

Goodbye Fall..
Hello Winter..
It was nice while it lasted.

Update

So, I have been here, there, and everywhere this week. I have been trying to keep up with this lil' online journal of mine, but I have been a busy lil' bee too.

I've been photographing..

Working out..

(Kristen and me after our trip around the Vita Course in Murray.)

And prepping for Halloween..

More on all of this later. Excuse me if I pop in and out next week. Happy Weekend!