Monday, October 27, 2008

If She Doesn't Scare You.....No Evil Thing Will

So now that we have a little one, Halloween is SO MUCH more Fun! I have been thinking about what Cash could be for his first Halloween for about a month now, and thanks to my cousin Carly's brilliant idea - not only did Cash end up with a darling Halloween costume, but I decided it would be fun if the whole family dressed up this year. Since Chip and I were dating, we have never dressed up and been really festive when it comes to Halloween. So this year I had the idea (thanks Carly) of being Cruella De Vil, Cash would be a little Dalmation, and Chip would be the dog catcher. I went down to NC last week for a fun visit, and of course the annual Trunk-or-Treat! What a blast we had seeing all our friends and getting to dress up.

I even scared a few kids at the party that thought I really was Cruella. In fact, one little girl started to sob and said "Daddy - there is the lady who steals all the puppies". I then said, "yeah, and I have one little puppy with me - you want to see?" I then showed her Cash in his little Dalmation suit in his stroller. When she saw him she said "that isn't a puppy that is a baby" and then she got it. Thank heavens, I wouldn't want to traumatize any children. Guess I really looked pretty scary huh?

Cruella & her little dalmation


Little pup Cash with his first "trick-or-treat"


I even had a dog tag made for him that said "Cash, Cutest Pup Ever"...soooo cute!!!


The entire party this was how this was the activity of this little pup


With our friend Kristen - it was SO fun seeing you!

Yvonne and me

Chip flew in as the party landed, but was proud of our awesome costumes!


I also went down there to visit my awesome friends! And party we did! I started a tradition of waffle/icecream parties where everyone brings a topping and we eat them as we watch our favorite shows. So this time when I came down we watched office and enjoyed this wonderful treat - along with my pumpkin smoothies!!!

Thank you Jen and Brannon for allowing us to stay with you, getting Chip the buddy pass to fly in so last minute, and having such a great time with us this past weekend! Also, thanks to all the girls for such a fun night of girl talk and hanging out. I miss you all and it was so fun to be together again, playing at the park, eating good food, and just relaxing. Also, special thanks to Adria for helping me with the hat for my costume!


One of the delicious waffle/icecream designs

Some of my favorite girls at the party

Sandy putting little Cash to sleep

20 comments:

Brent and Britta said...

So cute! Love your hair!

Hilary said...

Love the costumes :) Cash's little tail is the cutest

Kimmy Shimmy Jr. said...

So cute!!! The costumes are awesome!! Hope Cash is getting ready to see his Aunty Kimmy next week!! I am super excited to finally see you AND him!

MYHowderFamily said...

It was so fun hanging out with you guys and helping you find some of the costume pieces. It was like you never left NC. Glad Chip was able to meet you here and enjoy the weekend as a little family. Hugs and loves to you guys! Cash made a pretty darling pup!

Christian and Stephanie said...

I've been waiting to see this post. Those costumes are awesome!

Treat Queen said...

Yes, but you are probably the most beautiful Cruella I've ever seen. Those costumes are so cute!!

Maurine said...

Love your costume! That is so fun. I am so happy you got to go see all your friends in NC. Looks like you had a blast. And I am jealous you get to go to Utah in a week!

Amber said...

Cute costumes. Did you make Cash's costume?

Suzie Soda said...

You look smashing..and baby Cash adorable! xoxox

Megs said...

Fantastic costume. I am very impressed. I always wish I could think of something good to dress up as and your blog is motivating me.....for next year :)

The Reichmans said...

Impressive costumes-cash looked so cute! I can't wait to see you guys! It is so soon

Lisa said...

Wow Steph!!Your costume turned out awesome! The hat gave it the right touch and I see you decided to go with the nails. Cash is such a cute little pup. It looks like he slept most of the time. I am glad that you had so much fun and got to see all your N.C. friends. Love ya!

Bart and Krista said...

Wow! You've outdone yourself with that costume. I was in my usual Witch costume.. no, nothing revealing... don't you worry. You look so great and your little boy is darling! I loved his doggy costume. Whitney was a ghost.

Sandy said...

Steph-you are so much fun! It was great to hang out again. Thank you for playing my piano. That was a lot of fun for me. We miss you guys!

Iris Arredondo Whitlock said...

Wish we could have seen more of you! What awesome costumes..I love how festive you are. We are going to Richmond for Thanksgiving...maybe we can meet !

KESLER KREW...Cami said...

luv the costume stpeh! seriously you stole that partY!!! luv cami

Jessica Brown said...

You guys look so great. I love the outfits! That is definitely the cutest dalmatian I have ever seen!

Melissa said...

I love the costumes!!! I am so sad we won't see you on wednesday. How long are you in UT? Maybe we could see you another time.

Christine said...

steph...wow..how long has it been...so i totally did NOT recognize you! What a fun idea...so great to hear from you...looks like life is good for you in the south! How fun to live out there. WE are in OR...so pretty far away...but its great to hear from you and hope to keep in touch more. Love ya! p.s. do you remember the black and white spandex matching outfits we wore on night...we were totally crazy! I love looking back at all my old pics...so fun!

Adria said...

We're missing you already. That was definitely an awesome ensemble. Cash really is the cutest pup ever.