So, last night we did it... FINALLY!! We stayed home on Halloween night and threw a big party. For years Jacqui and I have talked about doing it but we were always tied to "harvest fesitval" through our church. Well, last night was just called a good ol'"Halloween" party. We put on costumes (adults too), opened the garage, put out chairs, tables, games and a big propane heater and waited as the kids came. At times there were whole families in groups of 3 or 4 houses caravaning by foot together. As I BBQ'd burgers and dogs, the kids earned toy prizes by participating in games of skill. We surprised parents with cups of hot coco and warm cider. Many families from the Cheyenne participated: Baldwins, Thornbroughs, Dawsons, and the Heltons. We also got to see the Maiers and the Clontz' as they joined the party.
I was struck by comments from parents as they looked around at the festivities and thanked me for giving their children this special treat, something more than just a piece of candy, but a dose of neighborly LOVE. Later that evening, as the trick or treaters subsided we jammed LIVE from my garage (drums, bass and guitar) as Jacqui sang and led us. I heard Mark H and Susie also singing and Susie followed my drumming with some blazing tamborine. At times one of my neighbors Val, who enjoyed this time with us, sang along too. Even later in the evening, we were visited by BJ, Tresa and their three children. I want to thank all those who came and especially those who helped out in the set up, tear down and of course, THE PLAYING AND HAVING FUN.
