Friend Halloween Party

We always look forward to our annual friend Halloween party.  This year had to be better than last year since half the party got sick the day of.  It was a fabulous time with great friends, costumes, and food!  The kids had a blast hanging out together and were just happy to be together.  Right before the party I had a brilliant idea to put a table and chairs in the garage for the kids to eat at.  Best idea I've ever had...the kids spent the majority of the night in the garage while we were able to actually have an adult conversation inside!  

I always try to have at least two activities planned to help entertain the kids.  This year we made putty monster jars...since it was a Monster Mash!  The kids enjoyed decorating their jars as monsters but I think their favorite part was just playing with their putty.  

The pinata is always entertainment for everyone involved.  It is so funny to watch the kids and how serious they take it.  This was the first year that Lukers totally understood the whole pinata thing and he had a blast.  He loved hitting the pumpkin and knew exactly what to do when the candy went flying!

The last of our partiers left just before midnight and Lukers was exhausted.  Brody had been asleep almost the entire party...thank heavens for the sound machine.  Mark put Luke in bed and he was asleep before we even left his room.  We always love getting together with our friends and can't wait for next year!