Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Halloween Fun

You know, you've just got to love Halloween & the excuse to dress up & be silly!! Whether you're a child, or an adult...it's just a fun holiday! Usually we are going from one party to the next, missing some at both of the annual get-togethers that our good friends have; but, this year, fortunately, they were separate weekends, so we got to fully enjoy both. Now I realize the holiday is really first & foremost all about the kids, so we'll start there. They sure do make it fun! It was a busy week full of events...between the parties at dance classes, the school carnival (which I have to say, even though I still worked at a table this year, was MUCH nicer since I was just helping the PTA verses being one of the ones running it, and staying very late to finish up, like the last few years! That was a day I dreaded during that time!! I know that sounds selfish since others had to still run it; but, I had my turn!), the school parade & of course, trick or treating itself...it was an eventful week!

Our cute lil' witch!

Kaley with her friends, Hailey & Asia...ready to go trick or treating!The boys (Bradon as "The Ultimate Utes Fan" & Dylan as the Reaper) with thier friends, Moses, Alex & Jose
"No more pictures, we've got candy to get!" I can see the cavities forming now!!Every year we also look forward to having a Halloween class at Jazzercise. Here's our silly Tracy as the blind referee (I think I've seen a few of them at some football games this year!)A few of our students who played along...Jeanette, Beth, Ashley & Shauna

The first annual party was at Connie, Laci & Nick's. Always a super fun time! This year it was an "80's Theme"...oh, now there was a flashback from my ol' days!! And too funny...whether you were in the Rocker 80's, New Wave 80's..or any other Genre, it was all about big, bold & gaudy!! Anyone who lived those days knows they were a victim too...it was hard to escape! I still can't believe I wore so much makeup! now I understand what my mom was talking about! :} Another funny part about this party was that we were supposed to also bring pictures of us from the 80's...oh, that was hilarious! Doug & I met in 1988...so, our first years together is a laugh in itself, we were SO YOUNG! I also pulled out the Jr. High & High School scrapbooks...haven't seen those in years! Oh, the memories! Fun to have Colleen & TC join us...though seeing TC in a mullet & short cut offs was a little scary in itself! :} Always fun to be with Connie & Laci! Nick as "Chucky" (just didn't have his mask on here), Rod as Magnum PI & of course, had to have a little bit of "Kiss" there These two (Ghostbusters & the one in beautiful 80's aerobic wear, inspired by Olivia Newton John herself) showing us a few 80's dance movesThe other annual bash was at Lisa & Tony's. They also really get into it & know how to throw a party! Besides just some Halloween fun, we also were glad they had the Utes game on at their house (since we don't have the Mountain network...we didn't have it. I hate that!)

Doug & another Jazzercise student, Cindy, watching the game. It was a close one; but, we pulled through! The wonderful hosts themselves...
Continuing on with the 80's theme (and since I got my other costume pretty sweaty at class), I decided we'd rock it up a bit for the next party. Sad that my hair is pretty big anyway & didn't take much effort to fluff it up! :} Tracy playing a little Pulp Fiction
I have to say Deb made a darn good Joker!
And Zana as the kitty...check out her eyes, awesome! Fred looking awfully scary!Miwa as Wonder Woman...you go girl! Carol & John....Carol would have fit into the 80's party great!!Gary & Nicole...cute, loved their costumes!Funny to see Gary with some hair again! :}Glad Dave, another one of our Jazzercise students, came to the party too (see, there are men who do it...I don't care what ya'll say!) Another couple, Amy & Jason, that we see often through some other mutual friends, Sunnee & Jeff...small world, you never know who knows who!OK, this guy was just freaky! This head was huge! Hard to really tell in pictures; but, his forehead is just to the teeth of the mask. And the eyes would wobble...creepy!Party on!Another fun Halloween down in the record books. On to the beginning of the holidays once again!

5 comments:

At Last said...

First off your kids look awesome. I love Halloween!! You look smashing, I love the 80's theme. I love your hair and your shirt that is half off the shoulder, when I was little I thought that looked so cool...I just love it all the costumes are great. It looked really fun!!

Jen said...

What a great time you had. Your kids looked adorable!, but I have to say I love your 80's costume the best (rocker chick was a close follow up). I remember you well during the 80's. I also remember you spending every morning making my hair look cute for me. Then one day I was left to do my hair on my own - aahh. I went to school with one of those pretty pony tails on the side of my head, just like yours, and the teacher asked if she could fix my hair for me. Anyway, I know I always say it, but I love you adventure and party spirit. You will forever be young!

Shauna said...

Oh Jen..that's funny, I don't remember your teacher ever saying that to you. Sorry for also making you a victim of the 80's. i just always remember you having long pretty hair (much unlike my actual 80's bob thingy...and why I don't ever want me hiar short again! :})

Carla said...

Fvorite time of year and loved all the costumes!! Next time invite us so we can have as much fun as you. HINT!!!!!

(Is that your 80's style?) HA HA!!
:)Carla

Colleen said...

I love the kids costumes! We'll all dress up at the Ultimate Utes Fans one day when we're eatching Bradon play for the Utes! That was fun at Lacey and Connie's party!