Well, that was some party. I am not sure I have recovered yet, as you can see, everyone looks pretty happy. Can you spy me in the photo? I am smack dab in the middle of things, standing behind my convict father. Red wig? Spattered apron?
I was Mildred the Lunch Lady. And I just want to say that my costume was padded. That is not my butt. Really. I am not kidding.
One of my costume accessories was a pot of Kraft macaroni and cheese that I cooked up just before everyone got to the party. I carried it around with that wooden spoon in it. I set it down on the buffet table behind me while that photo above was being taken, and when it was sitting there, several people helped themselves to it. Seriously? Now everyone is going to say that the quality of food served at our Halloween party has really gone down hill.
This couple never disappoints.
Did you ever see such a cute mime?
My sister Kate always works for weeks on her costume. I so want to borrow this dress during the holidays.
There is just no escaping the ubiquitous garden gnome.
Beautiful Medusa.
Look out.
Freaky.
You can tell she had fun with her makeup!
Richard Simmons makes sure the folks at the penitentiary get their exercise.
I do not know what to say about this.
Honestly, some guests just do not know when to quit. He thought "Drink Responsibly" was just a suggestion.
It's all over for another year!
Sure looks like everyone had a great time - lots of imagination in your family.
Posted by: CarlaHR | October 29, 2012 at 06:53 AM
I always look forward to your Halloween party celebrations and seeing the inspired costumes. Your family has wonderful imagination and (multiple) sense of humour!
Posted by: Colleen Gander | October 29, 2012 at 07:07 AM
What a HOOT!!!!!!!!! Love the creativity and wild sense of fun from young to old - and skeletal!
Cheers that your costume arrived in time for the party. I enlarged the group photo to better appreciate the costumes (and to find you more easily) but didn't see Miss E. Was she there?
It's been raining since about 11p last night but is seems rain and slightly gusty wind is what we'll get from hurricane Sandy (we're near Richmond). We are grateful. Do hope the electricity stays on because it's such a hassle when it doesn't.
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | October 29, 2012 at 07:08 AM
It's always so much fun to see your Halloween party pictures. Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by: Lisa D. | October 29, 2012 at 07:21 AM
OMG that looks like an awesome party! Love all the costumes.
Posted by: Lee | October 29, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Always my favourite post of the year! Looks like you all had a lot of fun. I wonder what the people thought of the macaroni! So funny x
Posted by: Gertie Pye | October 29, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Wow! I love a great costume party and your guests really get into it... thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Deb@asimplelifequilts | October 29, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Looks like a cool party! The creativity in costumes is always fun to see in your halloween posts.
Posted by: sillysally | October 29, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Wow, looks like a wonderful party, the mac and cheese story made me laugh out loud!!! But I have to tell you Nicole, that even though I'm 62 years old and it's been a very, very long time since I went through a school lunch line, your Mildred reminds me of the kindest lunch lady I ever had, LOL. True story! the only exception being that, it WAS her butt, she didn't need any extra padding and she walked a lot like the sweet Auntie in Cary Grants "Arsenic and Old Lace"...it was more of a bounce, and she jiggled more than the jello she so often served...*wink*. Thanks so much for sharing all your fun. Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | October 29, 2012 at 08:26 AM
As always your family Halloween party looks like so much fun! So many creative costumes! Your realistic lunch lady outfit cracks me up! ...and, what is wrong with a good pan full of Kraft mac 'n' cheese? hmmm???
Posted by: Jan | October 29, 2012 at 08:31 AM
The highlight of my year - seeing your Halloween pictures! You guys have so much fun!!
Posted by: Jean | October 29, 2012 at 08:33 AM
Sheesh! You could have had a warning that Medusa was going to be on your blog... Now I've turned to stone! Ha ha. Just kidding. Looks like a great party and the fact that people helped themselves to the KM&C just proves its ubiquitous-ness!
Posted by: JoAnne McPHerson | October 29, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Awesome!!! I want to come to one of your parties! ;p
Posted by: ina | October 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Too funny! Love that they ate your mac & cheese, seriously it is comfort food :)
Posted by: Anita | October 29, 2012 at 04:23 PM
Hah - you'd be surprised at how many of us LOVE Kraft Mac N Cheese!! Looks like a great party! I'd like to jump in with the skeleton;>) Is that your hubby as the pirate? Glad you had a great time, Nicole!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | October 29, 2012 at 06:22 PM
Glad ya'll had a blast. I like the garden knome.
Posted by: Pam | October 30, 2012 at 08:51 AM
It was a great party! Nice pictures, Nicole. Perhaps you will one day share your pizza dip recipe?
Posted by: Lizz Kerr | October 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM