Reminiscing Wrights: Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Halloween Party

This past Friday night, we got to go to a Halloween party at one of our friends' house. It was so fun! The kids picked out costumes that we already had at home (Julia was a frog and Liliana was a "Pinocchio Princess"). I put Simon in a cute little turtle costume we had. He looked darling in it! Nate and I made up our own (he was a Russian sailor and I was a biker chick). :) The kids have changed their minds a few times, so we haven't bought (or made) costumes for this year yet. I'm hoping to get to that, and soon!

My contribution to helping with the party including making some of the food. I made the "apple bites," "vampire bats," and "Jack-O-Lantern cheese ball." There were all kinds of yummy, fun, Halloween-themed foods there. I thought there were some very creative dishes! There was even a Jello mold brain there. It was very realistic!

There was a pinata for the kids, full of CANDY, of course! All the kids got a good whack or two at it. They enjoyed that. Julia caught a toad in the back yard at one point. She loved that! The adults had a great time just visiting, eating good food, and watching their kids have a blast! One of the guys had this mullet wig that everyone was passing around and trying on. I thought Nate looked so hilarious in it!

Did I mention how much I enjoy Halloween? Happy Halloween everyone!

6 comments:

Emi Edgley said...: I think you all look great. One observation, tell me it is true: Nate will jump at the opportunity to wear women's clothing (even if it is just the shirt). Correct?; October 17, 2007 at 6:24 PM
Nathan said...: Actually that's a Russian sailor's shirt. Manly. Very.; October 17, 2007 at 11:36 PM
The Holcombs said...: Looks like you had a lot of fun, the kids look adorable in those cute little costumes!; October 20, 2007 at 12:12 PM
vickiticki said...: Great! Your recipe for the pumpkin please!; October 21, 2007 at 7:24 PM
ali said...: Nate,
It pains me to have to tell you at this late date in your life....but a 3/4 sleeve lycra striped shirt is not what one would consider to be "manly."
It looks like you had a Halloween blast! What darling grandchildren i have! (Oh wait, this blog is not all about me....) Lo, you are a star and we love you to death! Thank you for all the pictures and updates.
Julia is an expert on the piano...I'm so glad she's leaning towards the classics in her music selections!
I want to eat Simon up! He is so adorable!
I can't believe Ms. Lils is 3! She ia gorgeous and apparently has no need for "toddlerhood" since she's passed it up completely!

Love ya'll! Mom; October 22, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Xela said...: That was such a fun time! As always!; October 25, 2007 at 5:14 PM

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December favorites from Simon - "Ninjabread houses" and "Pasta the Snowman" :)

12/2010 - "Mommy, when I get bigger, can I go to the temple with you?"
"And can I get married with you?" - Simon

11/05/10 - "Mommy? When I get bigger, can I be a scout boy?" -Simon

9/30/10 - "Mom, I'm hungry. Let's see what's in the palm-tree," said Simon, pointing to the pantry. ;)

8/28/10 - Julia - "I want to go on my mission to Idaho." Liliana - "I want to go on my mission to Russia!" Simon - "I want to go on my mission to Target!"

5/?/10 - "I love mirrors." - Liliana
"Oh yeah? Why's that?" -Nate
"Because you can really see all your boogers," replied Lili as she pushed her nose up to do just that.

5/7/10 - Liliana was telling me about what Jesus said to Satan when he was tempting Him..."Get the hint, Satan!"

2/26/10 - "That's my 'brudder' Roman. He came out of your tummy." - Simon

2/26/10 - "You're the best Mommy ever!" - Simon "Thank you, buddy!" - me
"And he's the best Roman ever." - Simon

2/6/10 - "I can't wait 'til I'm a grown-up. Then, I'll have adorable babies like Roman." - Liliana

11/2/09 - Julia was singing a song (again, as she had been singing it off and on all night). Liliana said, "Is that song stuck in your head? Here, I'll knock it out." {smack} - she hit Julia upside the head. But, not too hard, thankfully. They both laughed.

10/16/09 - Just a cute exchange from earlier today..."You look cute, Mom." - Simon
"Aww, thank you, Simon." - Me
"You're welcome." - Simon

10/10/09 - "Yesterday's yesterday was my birthday." - Liliana

10/7/09 - "Awwww! Goodbye four. HELLOOOOOOOO five!" - Liliana

9/30/09 - "I don't love rocks more than I love people." - Liliana

9/3/09 - Nate and I were testing out our new blender, and I asked him if he thought it sounded louder than our old one. Julia said, "It sounds like the engine of a sweet car." Nate was thrilled.

8/24/09 - Nate was joking around, doing his best "Southern" accent and I teased him about one of his phrases, saying, "Ack! Don't say that, it's improper English!"
Julia quickly responded, "It's not English...it's Texan."

6/2/09 - "Friends are always together, even when they're far apart." - Liliana

5/19/09 - "Book-reading takes you away to places." - Julia

5/17/09 - Simon lined up several of his cars, right next to each other. He looked up proudly, with a smile, and said, "Cars nuggle."

5/11/09 - "I love it when it's sweltering hot." - Julia

5/10/09 - "Mommy, I love you so much, it takes my breath away." -Liliana

4/.28/09 - "I like the fog. It reminds me of the forests of Ethiopia." - Julia

4/27/09 - Julia said, "Today I saw a beetle with perseverance."

April (sometime) - I said, "Lili, you probably shouldn't drink after Simon. He has a cold." Lili said, "Maybe he should drink after me. Then, he'll get better."

3/5/2009 - Liliana said, "Mom, will you tell me the story of the three little pigs? The one out of your brain."

1/5/2009 - I asked Lili to try some carrot. She replied, "Please can I not? 'Cause it's horse food."
That same day, I told her she has two parents who love her so much. In response she said, "You have three daughters that love you the most." - close enough, right? :)

1/2009 - Julia said, "I draw the best mummies of anyone at my school. I have a special way of doing the lines on the face." Ah, - "sugar and spice and everything nice." Can't we all remember our old school days as little girls. When we would gather for art and draw our prettiest mummies?

1/18/09 - Liliana wasn't feeling well this evening and Julia was being so kind to her. In the car, Julia said (in a choked up way), "I'm crying tears of joy right now for a few reasons. It makes me feel good when I help my sister. I'm worried about her. And lots of other reasons." (we took Lili to urgent care and it turns out she has an ear infection, a little bit of tonsillitis and she had a fever of 101! Poor thing! At least she was being taken good care of by her big sister! So sweet!

12/22 - We were driving around looking at Christmas lights. While we were driving by a particularly decked out house, Julia said, "It's a Christmas extravaganza!"

12/08 - While listening to "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," Liliana said, "It's actually a sad song. The Grandma died. We want to keep our Grandmas forever. We love them."

Just one Nate remembered from earlier in the year - Lili got in the bath but wanted back out. Nate said, "Is it too hot?" She replied, "No, it's four hot. I only want it to be one hot."

12/08 - We were playing "restaurant" and Julia was the waitress. Lili wanted her attention and said (in a very proper, manner-filled voice), "Excuse me, mattress, I need some more water, please."

11/8/08 - Upon seeing Simon (fresh out of the shower, naked, running around), Julia said, "He's sticking out his utensil!"

10/17/08 - Liliana said, "Sometimes my pants stick out like that, even though I don't have a peanut."

10/15/08 - Julia was telling us about which table she sits at in her classroom, "Since I'm not particular, it didn't matter too much where I was sitting."

10/13/08 - While I was getting lunch ready today, Liliana got the peanut butter out for me, and also the Nutella. I said, "No Nutella." She replied, "No, I want old 'tella." Classic Liliana.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Halloween Party

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