Trunk or Treat

We had an absolute blast at TRUNK OR TREAT!  River Hills Community Church hosted trunk or treat followed by an amazing pig roast and bonfire and we were so thrilled to be part of it all.  COOLEST PART--our family won the prize (a $50 movie theater gift card) for the BEST DECORATED TRUNK.  I had no idea that you were even supposed to decorate your trunk until the Sunday before the event and really didn't give it any thought until Friday night when Grant told me he wanted to wear his clown costume and hand out the candy for me...it sparked an idea....a "BIG TOP" CIRCUS theme and I started to think about all the costumes we had in the basement and figured we could probably pull it off....we had 2 gypsy/fortune teller costumes, a clown, a lion, an elephant, a "trapeze" girl outfit and a monkey (OK, I think it is really a gorilla, but Luke thinks it is a MONKEY so a monkey it is!)....I easily made a "ring master costume" by snagging a free pair of pants at a local clothing exchange and a white shirt out of Jay's closet, I made a red bow tie and we asked someone we know with sons that wrestle to borrow a wrestling singlet for our "strong man".  It cost me less than $7 to do it all ($6.31 to be exact--I bought 2 disposable table clothes, some laundry line, a 1/4 yard of fabric and a cool plate at a yard sale) and our THEME was brought to LIFE!

I will admit it, I always thought the idea of trunk or treat was LAME and a ploy by some churchs to dissuade children for going trick or treating so I only gave in to the idea because it wasn't on Halloween, but after experiencing it just once, I am HOOKED and we have already decided on a theme for next year....NOPE, NOT TELLING YOU...it is a surprise!  But we already have at least 2 of the costumes in the basement and we will see how cheaply I can acquire the rest over the next year....

DRUMROLL PLEASE.....CUE THE CIRCUS MUSIC.......

the whole crew minus mom!

Emily and a veiw of the trunk

the 3 ring circus

photo-op with our cutout

Hannah painted the sides of the van

Cade, the STRONG MAN

yes, I know clowns are CREEPY, be happy you can't hear him doing his clown voice!

and Yes, my STRONG MAN is so strong he can lift an ELEPHANT!

Alive 4-H Club Halloween Dance

It's become a tradition and this year it was bigger and better than ever!  Our 4-H club hosted a halloween dance and we had a blast doing it.  We had a great time and lots of creative raffle baskets and items and some fun door prizes.  We hosted a costume contest and a pumpkin carving contest as well.  I think everyone who attended had a great time and we are already looking forward to next year!

Sara and Sopia

Luke--won the cutest costume--ssshhh! don't tell him, Tori really won, he came in second, but Tori didn't need a whole bucket full of candy!

William--the Devil--won the "scariest" costume

Cade, the tin man

Grant and Jacob

Werewolf Josh with Supergirl Emily

Harry Potter and Devil

Werewolf and Devil

2 werewolfs..is there a full moon?

Emily with Luke

D and Hannah

best overall costume

most creative costume--Wii Remote

fairy Tori minus her wings

The YMCA

3rd Annual ALIVE 4-H Club Family Halloween Dance
Friday October 21, 2011
7 PM to 10 PM
4-H Hall 1000 Locust St. Owensville, OH 45160

Join us for an evening of dancing, games, contests and prizes!

Admission: 1 canned good or $1 per person.  Canned goods will be donated to a local food pantry following the dance.  Drinks and light snacks included.

Costume contest:  Prizes awarded for the best overall costume, scariest costume, cutest costume and most original/creative costume! Contest will be voted on by the ALIVE 4-H Club members but open to EVERYONE!  FREE!

Pumpkin Carving Contest:  Bring your best carved pumpkin to enter in our pumpkin carving contest.  Voted on by everyone at the dance!  FREE!

Raffle Tickets:  $1 each or 6/$5 or 15/$10.  Lots of themed prize baskets!  This year’s themes include: Movie Time, Clean and Green (2), Get Schooled, Sports of All Sorts, Pampered Pets, Cooking, Christmas and others!  Additional items from local businesses also being raffled!

QUESTIONS?  Contact our dance coordinator, Grant (contact info removed)