Theme: Movie night and costume party
Location: Our home
Costume: Jack Skellington, Sally Skellington, baby skeleton (first family costume)
In August 2006, our lovely daughter Emily was born. When I saw her second ultrasound pics I decided for Halloween she was going to be a little baby skeleton. She was adorable.
Earlier in the day, we went to a friend’s children’s Halloween party (yes two parties in one day!). For that party, Em dressed up as a pink kitty. For a little while she wore cowboy boots and was ‘puss in boots.’ For a little while she carried a pink and black whip and was ‘kitten with a whip.’
Since almost all of my time was taken up with my new baby girl, we did an extremely laid back party – basically potluck food and Halloween movies. We also had a costume contest, complete with prizes (Halloween themed books). Someone voted for my costume, even though I had declared myself ineligible. The first place winner was whatever cave from Holy Grail houses the rabid rabbit. Yes, he was the cave – he covered himself in a gray blanket and held a bloody bunny doll.
Although this was not the most original or craziest party ever, I was so happy that friends came out to share the evening with us anyway.