I am now singing Hank Willimas Jr. in my head.
(I blame the fact that we lived in Louisiana for 4 years)
Anyway…
We have a tradition around here.
It starts in August-ish… with picking out a {kid-friendly} theme.
And planning costumes.
Oh, and a “drink of the night.”
The month before, we shop.
Decorations, costume pieces, and a stock pile of beer and juice boxes sit in our laundry room.
The week before, we make goody bags for the kids and plan some crafts.
The day before is a flurry of yardwork, house work, and hanging up party lights.
And the day of?
100 jello shots.
Chicken wings.
Cupcakes.
It’s a day in the kitchen, but it’s worth it.
Because the event?
The annual event?
I’ll just show you.
5th Annual Halloween Party: Favorite Childhood Cartoon Theme
Elroy Jetson and Blueberry Muffin
Boris and Natasha (from Rocky and Bullwinkle) and their cuties
Batman, Strawberry Shortcake, And Dora
Fred and Wilma
Linus, Charlie Brown, and Lucy
Cindy-Lou Hoo and The Grinch
Where’s Waldo and Wilma
The kids played foosball, football, and video games..
The adults played cornhole, and some practical jokes…
And all the ghosts and goblins in the world couldn’t stop the memories from being made…
So, whatcha’ doing next year for Halloween?
{ 16 comments… read them below or add one }
Love it! Looks like such a blast – I want to come next year :)
Amy @ Dealusional´s last [type] ..Bath & Body Works 10 off 30 code
LOVE the costumes!! Your wig was a hit!!!
Aw, such great costumes! And props, too?! Very cool.
Darcie – Such The Spot´s last [type] ..Now Arriving- Titanic In Tucson
That looks like so much fun! Fantastic costumes!!!
Christina´s last [type] ..The Plug Fairy
Awesome! Looks like you all had a blast!!
What a fun party! Love all the costumes and how everyone got in the spirit.
jen@ourdailybigtop´s last [type] ..pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
love it love it love it love it!
PS – we trick or treated and really needed a winters coat. Came home and we all huddled under blankets we were so cold….)
What a wonderful tradition… and I love how everyone puts so much thought into their costumes! Very cute! Glad you guys had fun!!! :)
I smell blueberry’s.
What an awesome Halloween! :)
Jen´s last [type] ..Insightful or Just an Over Active Imagination
Looks like SO much fun! And what creative costumes!
Too fun!!!! Looks like a lot of fun, and great costumes!
Next year? I’m coming to your house!! :D
Country music singers
have always been a real close family
but lately some of my kin folks
have disowned a few others and me
i guess its because
i kinda changed my direction
i guess i went and broke the family tradition
they get on me wanna know Hank
why do you drink?
(Hank) why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
over and over
everybody made my prediction
so if i get stoned
I’m just carryin’
on an old family tradition
I am going to be singing that ALL NIGHT LONG now…thank you very much…
I love theme! i woudl have so been JEM!! I loved JEM!
Kellyn´s last [type] ..Shopping with Boo…
Where’s Waldo! Now that is a creative costume! He forgot his spectacles though. ;)
GREAT costumes! But I’m sad to admit…I don’t think I know who Blueberry Muffin is. Was she Strawberry Shortcake’s sister? :)
Jenny @ mamanash.com´s last [type] ..Pay It Forward Friday