{HOLIDAY} Ghastly Gatsby's Halloween Haunt

My roommate Cami and I threw a Halloween dinner party for the second year in a row. This year we went with a 1920s Gatsby theme. We invited 16 people over (even number guys and girls). We started with appetizers, a photo booth in the front patio, and a game. Next we had everyone come inside for dinner. We played a variety of games throughout the night; three rounds of Mafia, the name game and ended with paper bag limbo. Our friend Jann drew the art deco place mats and spray painted the photo booth back drop. It helped to have friends contribute some food. We made assignments of appetizers, drinks, and a side dish. The party was a roaring success! We loved throwing it!  

Happy Halloween!

thanks for the pics dave!

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{HOLIDAY} Porters Annual Halloween Dinner

I posted about my sisters Halloween dinners that they do for their families last year. My sister Jane took pictures at my other sister Annie's Halloween dinner. Her kids look forward to it like it's Christmas morning. It's one of their favorite traditions. 

This year they did more kid friendly food with creepy names. Dessert is not pictured but was Bat Nests - coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. 

The Menu:

Blood Shot Eyeballs

Frankenstein Salad

Mummy Buns

Scarecrow Fingers

Amazing job Annie! 

{HOLIDAY} Bat Surprise Balls

Last year was pumpkin surprise balls, this year I made them into bats! My mom "hires" me to make them for the grandkids. She just pays for the stuff and I make. Happy to do so! I wish I could watch all my nieces and nephews unravel the little treasures.