Abby's party

Abby's second birthday party was a night to remember! Hunter and I were pleased to host. Sarah and Benson hit a home run with all the decorations, food, games and costumes! We love parties. We love Abby.

Hunter balancing a ladder to hang party lights:

View of the yard at dusk:

Birthday girl! Dorothy:

We threw these on from a couple years ago:

The guests enjoying Rochelle's incredible fry bread!!! 

Food table:

Glowing:

Some other rockin costumes:

Witches

When I was three years old I was a witch for Halloween. I was probably the cutest darling witch you'd ever seen. Maybe not. But probably. 

I've dressed up as a witch more than any other costume and each year when I plan my 'new' costume for the year I still always try to wear my witch gear to one party, at least. 

Since my three year old days, I've added a black wig, a velvet dress, green skin and red lips. 

This year I'm playing up the witch theme at home. 

In the front window:

In the kitchen: 

And just here:

 You'll also remember I saw this gal pal at Wal Mart:

And those are my witches. 

Another Halloween

We were happy to host another year of our ward's trunk or treat.  

It's a lot of work.  

But it always turns out fabulous with EVERYONE'S help.  

Hunter and I are nothing more than master delegators.  

I'm all into balloons this year. 

There's quite a hype amongst our ward as they prepare for our costumes each year.  Last year it was actually announced from the pulpit: "Our ward trunk or treat is coming up and if you come only to see what the Garners will dress up as it will be worth it."  

I about died. 

Hunter was the Grinch this year.  He's been planning it since last year.  He's wearing a full green body suit that we glued white cotton spider webs to and then spray painted green.  

But his face completes it. 

I joined him as Martha May Whovier.   Eh.   

People really didn't know who I was.  And I understood.  It was a stretch.  But I loved wearing Christmas garb.  And yes, Kaci, that is the green dress from your wedding folded over into a skirt.

Night #2 Hunter and I toned down a bit.  Mostly because we used all the green paint and makeup we had.  

We were Pinterest and Facebook.  

(I have safety pins all over my sweater and Hunter has "book" written on his face.)

Sadly, on the actually 31st- Hunter has class till late at night.  Fortunately though- it is his surgical technics class where he will be re-arranging rats.  

Sounds very appropriate for Halloween if you ask me. 

So I'll be joining friends for some trick or treating and neighborhood halloween par-tays. 

What A Capitol Idea

Tara had another smashing themed party! Everyone came dressed 'Capitol' style like in the Hunger Games.

Hunter and I weren't going to dress up... But then we threw this stuff together last minute. Pretty good eh?