Halloween Party

Remember that Halloween cookbook we got several months ago? Well, somehow that simple little book spiraled into me hosting a Halloween party for eighteen 3-7 year olds. Having just hosted Eli's birthday party about two weeks ago, I told them I would be happy to have kids over in their costumes and provide lots of yummy food and a craft, but that was all I was going to do; no games or party favors or anything else. This was the first party I've ever done that was all about the food. It was a lot of work, but I was super pleased with the results.

Spiderweb pizza:

Bone Bread sticks:

Witches Broom Cookies:

Spider Webbed Deviled Eggs:

There were also bat and cat chocolate cookies, cupcakes with gummy worms and cupcakes with candy corn, green wiggly jello, and slime punch. Here are the kids awaiting their guests:

And enjoying the food:

This may have been his 5th cup of punch. Can you tell?

We weren't quite sure how many kids would show up, but we knew it would be a lot because we invited tons. When I counted 18 as they came I was sure this would be the longest hour of my life and that my house would be destroyed in the end. I was pleasantly surprised that in general things were super calm. The kids were all really well-behaved and happily moved between the craft, food and toys with always a manageable number of kids at each. And not even all the toys were pulled out, just a few that were shared well. It was amazing!

I wore this wig as part of my costume (which otherwise was a spider cape and bone necklace), and the kids all thought it was hilarious. Ali had to try it on after I took it off.

Anyway, everyone had a great time (including me!) and I may allow myself to be talked into it again next year.