halloween

 (Who gave that kid a kazoo?  They should really re-think their choices.) And that brings to about the end of a fine and lovely evening. So much love, Val, aka Grandma, aka MOM

 It always kind of goes off the rails at some point, starts to seem more like a tee pee situation than wrapping of mummies, but that’s okay.  We’ve seen it before. I love you fine partying mummies! Love, Grandma

Dan and Alicia hosted this year.  She was dressed as The Boss Baby, and it definitely suits her.  All these Harry Potter guys:  And more kids crowded in to pose:  And then we had to move to a bigger spot.  There they are! My dad and Tim–  Maria and Jule–  Katherine and my niece’s little

 They all went over to my parents to trick or treat and eat left overs from the two weekend parties.  I had to stay back and work, but that’s okay.  I put candles in a couple extra pumpkins, set them in the windows,  and put the bowl of candy on the front steps with a

We weren’t even sure we were going to do it this year.   Nobody will be home on Halloween to answer the door for trick or treaters, plus we were tired, and the whole thing seemed unnecessary. But I asked the kids if they wanted to carve pumpkins, and to my surprise they DID.  Maria and

 We went over to my parents for this:  Getting the gang ready and trying to get a picture. The babies ran away. The older kids were awfully wound up.  I mean, it is Halloween. Starting at the top of the hill:  I told her, Girlfriend!  These colors are so working for you, you look fantastic.

 Pin the Tail on the Cat: Love, Val

Mom and Dad, it was a great party. Love, Val and Everybody