Yesterday we had our annual Halloween/Fall family gathering. In the past we've done different activities for this event. When the kiddos were little we carved or decorated pumpkins. We had haunted trails in the woods or even a haunted house in our house! We had costume parties and parties with just adults. Sometimes we've included friends along with family. We could end up with as many as 80 or more folks. It was always fun but also always a lot of work to get it all pulled together. Last year my sister and her kids and grandkiddos came and we were going to repeat that again this year. However, with schedules of surgeries...both hers and Jack's, and her kids work schedules, we decided not to do that this year. So yesterday was a bit quieter and less hoopla than in the past. It was still great to be together and eat, share stories and enjoy the day. We did manage to put in a big bonfire even with the rain the day before. It's still smoldering a bit today but it's raining now so I imagine it will eventually die out! My regular camera isn't working for some reason but I was able to snap a few pics with the phone. I still prefer my camera but you have to go with what you have!
The napkins said "Let's Get Wicked" but we really kept it friendly!
Friendly like these little ghosties that light up nicely.
You will be greeted by the these three gals who also light up nicely when they see you!
A friendly greeting at the door.
Hmmm....the question of the hour?
Grab some Monster Munch homemade by YaYa.
Save some space for lasagna..along with salad and garlic bread (to keep away the vampires of course!)
There were lots of sweet treats like these spider rice crispy bars and many other things too but I didn't get a pic of all of it.
Dear son Phil got the bonfire going. It burned all night long. I enjoyed sitting outside until around 9:30. It was still smoldering this morning but the rain today should put it all out.
Inside I had fire of my own. Candles that "bleed" when lit!
Some of the players of the day were Phil (or we now call him the silver fox!) and Jordan who is home for a couple of weeks from California and working here in Ashland. We've enjoyed having him home for this time and will be sad when he leaves on Saturday.
Rae Rae came without older sis Lexi because Lex went to homecoming..her first! The pics of her were lovely but we missed having her with us. It's hard when they grow up and start busy lives!
Little sis Aria came though and played some haunted golf!
Oldest son Jack with his Granddaughter, Hazel. She's his wife's daughter's little girl so I guess it's a step grandchild but either way she's adorable and found her way into our hearts which makes us step Greats I guess! Summer with my Granddog Happy in his costume.
Little Hazel Nut! We enjoyed all who came by yesterday. The food turned out delish and I always make a lot so they can take extras home. It's a Mom thing I guess! It may have been a quieter, less activity filled gathering but still fun all around. The last week of October is here. My favorite month has not disappointed. The weather has been more mild than usual and the trees have hardly even changed colors yet. That means we can enjoy Fall a little longer into November!
I might have to squeeze one more haunting post in this week but here's two scary folks for you now! Have a good week everyone!
