Party Time

We had Three big parties this weekend. First was the pre-Halloween party with the Finch's on Friday night. Lindsey was the mastermind of dinner. She made swamp water by coloring tapioca (frog eyes), and adding gummy worms and sprite. She also made "Cheesenstein", a Frankenstein cheese ball. We ate biscuts shaped like witches hats and soups with scary names.

After all of the eating, we held a spook alley for the kids. Nothing too scarry. My dad bought some small tents and a tunnel. These lead back to the bedroom. Tyler hid behind the bed and used the vacume hose to make a haunted voice. We set up flash lights to silhouette poo bear and tigger. Other than that, we had a few strans of orange christmas lights up. The Max and Tucker still cried - but I think that is becase they where stuck in the tunnel.

Halloween night we headed to Payson for the big Stevens Party. When we arrived, most of the food was ready. All of the pictures for this post are from this party. I forgot my camera for both of the other ones.

We hit the streets around 6 o'clock to trick or treet with Max. We went to a total of 5 houses. Everyon we went to gave us candy for Max and for us. We had his bucked over half full and figured he won't be eating this candy any way.

Back at the Stevens, Kari and Curtis had made some HOT HOT chilli. We had mummy dogs, chilli in cute pumpkin bread bowls, pop corn, cookies, doghnuts and so much more. For dessert, we had cheese cake with bloody eye balls (Cherry topping). Yummy!

Curtis had downloaded a few scary old time radio shows. After the trick or treater's had died down, we all sat in the light of the fireplace and listened to the frightening stories. I get scared so easy - thus I took over the position of candy giver.

The Stevens had a great party with wonderful food and fantastic decorations.

Sunday night was Bailey's "Burp-Day". This is the half birthday celibration tradition for Tyler and Lindsey's family. Family and friends where invited over for a belching competition. Max got sick so we never got to find out who won.
We had a wonderful weekend. Thanks to everyone who participated.

2009 Costumes

Here are our Fantastic outfits for Halloween. Max was a monkey, Curtis was a huge Banana and I was a Couch potato. I got to wear an authentic "Snuggie", hold a bowl of popcorn and a remote. Best last minute costume yet.

This was at the Stevens home. They has this mask floating around - Kinda scary. By the way...Snuggie should come up with a new and improved line where it fastens in the back and has pockets.

Here is our reason for the season. We have been so excited to introduce him to all of our fun traditions. Especially now that he is old enough to get excited about them.

Maybe a little too excited.

Jack-o-lanterns

Happy Halloween! We started Max's pumpkin journey at Pumpkin land in Orem. Curtis went here when he was little and we took Alivia and Rex on a field trip here on one of our hang outs. Curtis found Max the prefect pumpkin and Max was happy to have company in his wagon. Max was just a few weeks old this time last year, so we have been very excited to intoduce him to the Halloween Jack-O-Lantern tradition.

Max was so interested with how to clean the pumpkin, he stuck his hand right in and started pulling out the slime, seeds and other pumpkin insides.

He really started showing off when I pulled out the camera. He was telling us all about his great pumpkin (in his own language).

Here is our finished "Max" pumpkin. We gave him two bottom teeth just like Max. He has more teeth but he really likes to show those bottom ones off. We had a really great time making our Jack-o-lanterns and watching Max discover something new.

Fall family pic's

Sunday evening, we headed to Maple lake with my parents for our Fall Family Photo shoot. It was so beautiful up the canyon.

Max did really well... for the first 30 minutes.

Thanks Dad and Mom. We love ALL of the pictures.

A night with witches

Last night we went to Gardner's Village. The month of October they decorate the grounds (and sky) with witches.

My mom and dad came with us and we found a scavenger hunt online. We completed the witch hunt but the line to redeem was too long so we gave our sheet to some children who didn't know about it. 12 and under can redeem the hunt for a 25 cent cookie.

Turns out we went on ladies night so Curtis, Dad and Max where out numbered. All of the women who attended where dressed as their kind of witch. It was definitely a night for people watching.

I had never been to Gardiner Village before. I had a great time and would suggest it to anyone. They even had a small petting zoo with pony rides and a hay maze.

So many cute shops, I think they have 26 different buildings on the grounds. We did not go into any of the shops. My mom said that would be for a different day. It was really crowded in the shops.
We had a great time and I can't wait to go back. It really got me in the mood for Halloween. I definitely going back to see their Christmas festival.

Walking

Death by chocolate

I am hosting a Papered Chef Cooking show on Wednesday October 14th at 7:00, my house. We we'll be consuming a lot of chocolate. You all are invited. Think of it as a yummy get together. We may need to start a monthly club where chocolate eaters unite.
Hope to see you there.