Halloween Party Fun . . .

Well, every year we try to use our imaginations and come up with costumes. Actually, I'm too cheap to purchase costumes at the store for a one-time use. In years past, I have made costumes for the kids. Actually, Cassie's first costume was made by her paternal grandmother at the young age of 7 months and then Mackenzie actually wore that same costume at the age of five months - Zack was too big for it on his first Halloween. Then over the years, I tried my domestic skills and made various costumes, but in the more recent years the kids have picked up the things they need at the thrift store for their costumes.

This year was no different, except we waited till the last minute so our pickins' were slim. Cassie had in her mind what she wanted to be and was able to find the things she needed. Zack wanted to be a hobo, so that was easy. Mackenzie wanted to be an angel, but we weren't able to find things, but we found a really nice dress and she decided she could be a rock star.




These awesome boots we found at the local Goodwill and they were only a $1. That is right, 100 cents, $1.00. They were not marked and they were with the Halloween things so the lady said they were "accessories" so they were only one dollar.



Jay found some of the things we had purchased and used for VBS a few years ago. So he decided to be Juan Valdez. He carried around a bag of coffee beans and passed them out saying, "Hi, my name is Juan Valdez. Have some coffee. Good Lutherans need good coffee."



Before the Halloween party got started, Jay - I'm sorry, I mean Juan, Cassie, and Mackenzie helped bag the homemade Carmel corn. YUM!!



After sharing his coffee, Juan decided it was time for a siesta.



Well, instead of bobbing for apples they bobbed for powder donuts. It was messy, but the kids seemed to enjoy trying to get a donut.



Another activity meant sticking your hand into the brains and finding the tumor to get a piece of candy. They also had a fishing game were the kids would get a snack bag full 0f little trinkets.



The kids participated in the cake walk and each one won a cake, but I made them put back two of them because we only need one at home and then someone else could win.



Of course, they had a craft station. Mackenzie and one of her friends did two of the crafts. They both like doing crafts!!

All in all it was a fun night, but I know my husband's wheels are turning so he can have other activities geared to the older kids, too. So, we can't wait to see what he comes up with for next year!!