2016 Halloween
I've allowed myself to get back into Halloween. For some reason, though it's my favorite holiday, for the past few years I haven't decorated or celebrated other than through our department group Halloween costume.This year I picked up some lights (half hung one of them) and bought a haunted gingerbread house kit (still unbuilt). I did put good work into the costume(s). The group theme was Superheroes/Villains. We get dressed up, take a group picture, and attend the university's Fall Family Festival as a group. They have free food, rides and games for kids, and usually stuff like face-painting, caricatures, and free university-themed swag. I'd originally planned on going as Kim Possible (from the cartoon of the same name)... but...
Always on the lookout for a good trenchcoat, I finally found an affordable ladies London Fog that fits (and even still has the flannel liner)! So, a pair of black-feathered wings from the Halloween store, and a bloodies up white-button-up shirt later and I am Castiel (from Supernatural)! A slightly bloody tan Army t-shirt and flannel included, and Husband is Dean Winchester (also from Supernatural)! He was NOT keen on the costume, simple as it was, because he's just not into Halloween. His buddy wore a doo-rag and went as "Prison Mike" from The Office, so Husband wore three circles taped to his shirt, and was "Three-hole-punched Jim".
We found the Fall Family Fest to be underwhelming this year. No big inflated chair for our traditional group photo, only one bounce house and no shooting gallery (maybe because it was SO windy). There was an odd "ice-skating" rink, with polyurethane flooring and a snow machine. While the burger buffet was decorated with fall leaves and pumpkins, the seating area was decorated with huge snowflakes and blue-and -silver garland. We hung around a bit, and then reconvened at a friends house for a very low-key Halloween party. Monster cookies, adult beverages, Exploding Kittens, and some balloon volleyball. All in all, my kind of party.
OH, before we left to said Party, Husband surprised me by changing into the Dean shirts! (Love)
Since Halloween was on a Monday this year, and Fall Family Fest was on a Friday, Husband and I also attended the Halloween party of a friend of ours on Monday evening. A garage party (so we could all hand out candy to the neighborhood kids), I once again wore my Castiel. I plan to... often.
Always on the lookout for a good trenchcoat, I finally found an affordable ladies London Fog that fits (and even still has the flannel liner)! So, a pair of black-feathered wings from the Halloween store, and a bloodies up white-button-up shirt later and I am Castiel (from Supernatural)! A slightly bloody tan Army t-shirt and flannel included, and Husband is Dean Winchester (also from Supernatural)! He was NOT keen on the costume, simple as it was, because he's just not into Halloween. His buddy wore a doo-rag and went as "Prison Mike" from The Office, so Husband wore three circles taped to his shirt, and was "Three-hole-punched Jim".
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| Green Lanter, Superman, Spiderman (bottom), Green Arrow, Harley Quinn, Blossom (Powerpuff Girl), Three-Hole-Punch Jim (from the Office), Castiel, Jessica Jones, Star Lord. FAU College of Science. |
We found the Fall Family Fest to be underwhelming this year. No big inflated chair for our traditional group photo, only one bounce house and no shooting gallery (maybe because it was SO windy). There was an odd "ice-skating" rink, with polyurethane flooring and a snow machine. While the burger buffet was decorated with fall leaves and pumpkins, the seating area was decorated with huge snowflakes and blue-and -silver garland. We hung around a bit, and then reconvened at a friends house for a very low-key Halloween party. Monster cookies, adult beverages, Exploding Kittens, and some balloon volleyball. All in all, my kind of party.
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| I am an angel of the Lord. I'm the one who gripped you tight and raised you from Perdition. (Windy night = showing off "Angel Power (TM)".) |
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| Our best "angry Supernatural faces", but I couldn't stop smiling. |
Since Halloween was on a Monday this year, and Fall Family Fest was on a Friday, Husband and I also attended the Halloween party of a friend of ours on Monday evening. A garage party (so we could all hand out candy to the neighborhood kids), I once again wore my Castiel. I plan to... often.
The garage was decked out with bloody sheets, and while the kids got candy, their parents are offered beer from the keg! Then... Daniel, aka, The Butcher, ran his table saw and laughed maniacally. A few screamed, a couple bolted. It was hilarious, and near the end of the night neighbors came over to compliment the event. It was so much fun!
Halloween is the best holiday.
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