Brigham borrowed a big pink bunny costume that most found very becoming but that Ty found terrifying. Ty was a little disconcerted by all of the costumes, but that bunny costume pushed him over the edge. He got hysterical if we even went near Brigham. I struggled not to laugh as I comforted the poor little kid. Due to the bunny trauma, Ty refused to don his pumpkin costume. I guess that's something we should probably work on in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully post-traumatic shock wears off quickly in one-year-olds.
There were many fun games and activities including "Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin", "Musical Electric Chairs", a balloon stomp, a ping-pong ball blowing war, and various races. Benjamin also favored us by reading an original Halloween composition complete with illustrations. The evening ended with a pumpkin carving contest and cookie decorating. Living near family again is a lot of fun!
Ty's trepidation was sad yet hilarious at the same time. The way he ducks his head and puts out his lower lip makes me giggle. The spider web dip and monster apple slices were great additions. Benjamin's Halloween story was amazing and held everyone's attention. Brigham lounging the the back yard with the bunny suit will be a picture that sticks in my mind. I love to read your account of the party and thanks for helping make it a big success!
ReplyDeleteYes, the memories of the party will be making me smile for a long time...all of those nearly 2 year olds traumatized by their parental units looking WRONG! I think that Ty thought that a big monster bunny ate his father leaving nothing left but the face. At least that is how he appeared to react! The pink bunny in and of itself wasn't scarey.
ReplyDeleteI think your musical electric chairs was a big hit, as was the your nummy dip and CUTE apple monsters. THANKS, and great write up!