Halloween Recap

Just wanted to share a quick recap:

Halloween was a success at the Gish household!  When the evening started, I was worried we wouldn't get too many trick or treaters.  But we ended up going through 3 bags of candy!  I didn't wear a "costume", per se, but I did wear the mouse ears I acquired in Disney World 2 weeks ago (quick cruise pit stop) and some other Halloweeny stuff.  Doc was a bumble bee.  I didn't necessarily plan for him to be a bumble bee but for 5 bucks at Walmart, it sounds like a plan.  Even though I'd LOVE to buy an elaborate costume for him, I'd get chewed out for it and really, I'd rather spend $50 on new shoes or something...

I did have to apologize for my barking bumble bee throughout the night ("he's all buzz and no sting!") but we also used it as a sort of training opportunity.  I would answer the door while Joey distracted him with treats (and made him do tricks!).  We also put up the baby gates because the first time the doorbell rang he went tearing off to the little windows on either side of the door and was visciously defending his home.  Lucky for us most of the kids wanted to know what kind of dog he was and/or tell me about their dog.  Kids are so funny.

In terms of decorations, we didn't have much.  I didn't really go out an get decorations for the house because we are still working on things like.... curtains.  So we don't really have any business buying Halloween crap.  So I just used what we already had.  Not spectacular, but we lit up the place like a Christmas tree so the kids would know it was a candy-giving house.

My astronaut.  Just another prop I bought for the cruise that didn't end up being worn.  So Joey wore it for ~5 minutes while he drank a beer and lit the pumpkin because I thought I was going to burn my fingers off.

Before we gave away all our candy, I'd say we had about 20-25 Trick-or-Treaters.  We decided to call it a night a little after 9 when a group of 6 middle school-age boys pulled up in their parents SUV.  They were clearly being driven all over town.  Majorly frowning upon that. I said on my Facebook that I don't have a problem with a parent driving their kid around due to health reasons or safety reasons. But when you are doing it because your greedy kid is trying to collect as much free stuff as possible/doesn't want to WALK to do it.... then I will judge you.

And now my rant is over. 

We checked left and right to make sure no more LEGIT Trick-or-Treaters were coming up the street, then we blew out the candles and turned off all the lights.  And watched the football game.

Happy Halloween to all and to all a good November!!

~SG

Happy Halloween!

WOW It has been a while! And before I sincerely apologize, let me just riddle you with excuses.
1. We went on a cruise for an entire week
2. When we got back I had 6 hours of dance rehearsal (oh yeah, I joined a company!)
3. This week I was out of the office/extremely busy for the part where I was actually IN the office.

So now that I'm done making excuses, let's move onto why I'm at home on a Saturday night. Totally called myself out right there. Pathetic.  Truth is, we were so busy today, I'm not completely upset that I'm at home tonight. Although I really do wish I could've made it to my bff's Halloween Party.  But the weather seemed to have other plans. And if you are anywhere on the eastern seaboard, you'll notice it's snowing/sleeting/freezing raining/justplaincold.  So there goes that.  So we're flipping between Twilight and Toy Story 3 and drinking Coors Light. MAN we are so classy I can't stand it.

Re-winding slightly so I can talk about the dance thing.  There is a local dance company right here in Woodbridge- and I decided to audition for their winter show.  After the audition I didn't hear anything for almost 2 weeks. I was convinced I didn't make it. I even had a DREAM that I didn't make it. That's how certain I was. And then I got the e-mail that said "Congratulations! You are part of 2 pieces and you are going to have 6 hour rehearsals and not be able to walk for an entire week!" Actually.... it just said 'Congratulations'. But you can figure out the rest/why I've been feeling sorry for myself all week. Just yesterday I made it up and down the stairs for the first time without grasping the railings for dear life..........

Such a long update, I know. Now where are those cruise pictures?? Most of you have probably already seen them on Facebook... but here are a few of my favorites.  Let me recap our weeklong cruise by saying:

We had a great time. The weather wasn't so spectacular...so...we drank. Alot.

Guys. We re-made the "I'm on a Boat" video. It's AWESOME. Be prepared. I'll share the link.

Our entire crew on embarkation. BEFORE we embarassed ourselves.

Just a few friends that couldnt make it. Funny story- I was approached by a lady with her friend-on-a-stick to take a picture with my overly priced drink-in-a-discoball. And I whipped out these little babies and we all died laughing. The end.

This is the only appropriate picture from Senor Frogs. OK kidding but wow what a classy place...

Do we know these girls? Nope.

I know! Let's illegally climb onto the lifeboat pavilion. What a great idea.

Well. I'm sure you're as anxious as I am to see what Amanda comes up with in terms of the "I'm on a Boat" video.  IF you don't know what I'm talking about, A) I can't be your friend and B) click here.

I really hope you forgive me for sucking. I'm not sure I even forgive myself. But anyway... it's been a long day of car-fixing (who waits until 1 day before their registration expires to realize they need an emissions test, fails the test, and decides to make her husband fix her car?? me.), value city furniture shopping (new kitchen table!), kohls shopping (Joey desparately needed a couple suits for work), and pumpkin carving. 

I hope everybody has a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

~SG