Saturday, October 31, 2009

Halloween Memories

This is how gross and morbid Preston used to dress up before we were married.

These next few are from the years we did the Haunted House down in the old Parsons building. They would dress up and scare everyone something terrible. I was so scared I never could go through the haunted house and I even knew what to expect. I haven't been able to do a haunted house since I was about 10 or so. I sure loved them when I was young. Not now.
Here's Preston climbing out of a funeral car. The spotlights were out and so were the scary creatures. About four of these scary men climbed out while the crowds went wild.

This was the whole cast involved with the haunted house. Quite the crew, huh? Austin thought this was great tonight to finally see these pictures.

Well here are the cutest pictures of all. My babies as they've grown up through the years dressing up or being dressed up. Aren't they cute?

Whitney's first carved pumpkins. I'm thinking she looks too big to be in a high chair but that kept her from getting hurt by the knives I'm sure.
I love her smile or scary look here below.


I think this kitty in a pumpkin costume has gotten a lot of use by several of the grandkids. Isn't that great?

This next pic was our warmest halloween ever. I think it was like 65 degrees. We were living in Tucson, Arizona. Kind of weird and yet really nice to not have to ruin the outfits by wearing heavy winter jackets. I had borrowed Austin's costume from a gal that was serving in the YW with me at the time. She had made it for her son. What a fun age both kids were here.

You can tell what the weather was since both the kids are carving pumpkins in shorts and tshirts. This sure was an interesting experience living in the desert for one year.

This next picture was just shortly after moving back to Wenatchee in the fall of 2000. We just had a blast reminiscing today about these costumes and everything they can remember from these nights of tricks and treats.



I know I have pictures from the last 8 years but I can't find some of them. For now I've scanned all these and more so I don't have to go through the actual pics again looking for one specific photo. Hope you all enjoy these photos. Our family enjoys this holiday and I can't believe tomorrow is Nov. 1st. Where does the time go? Trick or Treat.............

6 comments:

Courtney said...

Loved the pictures. Did they dress up this year?

Alysa said...

That is so fun to see. I actually knew some of the people in the group shop. That was a long time ago. I sure remember being scared going thru the haunted house. And I still won't go thru them anymore too. Between that haunted house and a really freaky hay ride at Ricks, it just doesn't sound fun anymore.

MaKey and Poppa said...

Marnie remember when Preston was on our roof top & Dad & I locked our bedroom door??? CRRRRRREEPY! I loved seeing the pictures of Halloween Past! I almost did not click on your blog because of the Reunion title...good thing you send to email!

Staci Rocha said...

It is always fun to reminisce the good old days! The kids were and are so cute! WOW how the time flies! Thanks for sharing!

smithsonthemove said...

Those are great pictures! That is how I remember your kids. I can't believe it has been that long! Hope you are all doing well! :)

Jennifer said...

What fun memories! It amazing to me how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday when the girls were little black cats in a pumpkin.