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.
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Your party rocked! Best house we visited in the neighborhood. I was just a little bummed when I won a prize and found out it wasn't the shiny black truck parked in the driveway. That's false advertising, dude. The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup was cool and all, but I can't drive it to work.
thats way Awesome. i was going to stop by, but my friends and I did Ministry in the BIG CITY! Yippee!
but you DID win the truck... we held it until noon today for you. Even tried to call but you did not respond. So we ended up given it to the host Rich Crockett!
hey, thanks for comin'laurence. i wish we coulda' spent more time together. see ya!
HEY MEL! i wanna here more about whatcha did in that BIG CITY.
It was a blast! Thank you guys for opening up your home and doing Halloween a little different. I loved it had so much fun. And yeah, the reactions and surprise from people, especially the adults that it was more than just candy was way cool and way worth it all! Thanks again.
awesome.... that's all i have to say about this.... awesome...
hey danny!
i was actually jake sparrow, his older brother. hey, we miss you guys! The party was a BLAST.
what kind of socks do pirates wear?
AAAAARRRgyle of course!
thanks for reading this post my friend. we'll talk soon.
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