Fear Not! (Part 2)

I am sure the suspense of which costume I chose is killing you... ;). I was Sleeping Beauty. It was not my favorite dress but all the others have dark hair and I just didn't want to wear a wig. So, I was going to put out a cot with rose petals and be sleeping when everyone got here, but you can't really do that when you are the hostess running around like a chicken with her head cut off. I have no idea how many people were there.

**By the way, something is wrong with my blog. It jumbles my pictures and my words. The easiest way to post is to just write a big paragraph at the top. I hope it fixes itself because I don't know how to.

The party was an absolute ball. I had a girl dressed up as a cowgirl standing in the road holding a super-cute (thanks Kristi!) sign that said "Fear Not Party" and pointing everyone toward the gate on the side of our house. They walked through these really cute blue and brown striped curtains that looked circus-y to get into our back yard. We had lot of Carnival booths... Face Painting, Chicken Limbo, Pumpkin Cookie Decorating, Ring Toss, Duck Pond, Fishing Hole, 2 Ball Toss games, Mining for Toys in the Sand Box (it was full of dinosaur eggs, pirate coins, and rings), the Bean Bag toss and a Piggy Bank full of money they had to try and guess the total called Pop the Pig ($36.25 was the total for anyone who guessed!). There was also a Jumper, Popcorn Machine and Cotton Candy Machine and lemonade. Oh, and I can't forget the Hayride that went through the neighborhood! You will just have to believe me for most of these things because I hardly have any pictures. It was impossible to take pictures. I got a few but, thankfully, Val got some more for me.

There was a contest for best costume. One Winner in the adult category, one winner for the kids. There were 3 anonymous judges that decided. The adult winner won a photography session with Diana Simpson!!!!!!! Thank you so much, Diana. And the child winner won the new Veggietale DVD- The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything.

It was a very close contest for adults. The husbands did an amazing job! We had Batman, a white Globetrotter, jailbird, tooth fairy and the Hulk to name a few. The Hulk showed up a little late and scared the pee-pee out of most kids. It was hilarious though. I am not sure The Hulk got the FEAR NOT memo. ;) Just kidding, David. I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it was my favorite part of the party. I laughed when I was going to sleep and as soon as I woke up thinking about 'The Hulk' at the Fear Not Party.

The Tooth Fairy (who is actually a dentist!) won the adult prize and Jo Jo the clown won for the children.

Reece was Spiderman, Bubba was a giraffe (he slept in his costume because he didn't wan to take it off) and Lake was a very cute chicken. I wish you could have ALL been there. We are planning on doing it again next year. I am so tired right now that I am about to fall asleep mid-blog. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

That is Baby Benjamin! Remember, just had open-heart surgery? I love him... and his mom, Angela. They were total celebrities.

DOLLS!!!

I told you he was scary. And what a perfect Hulk? He tried to strangle Prince Charming but awoke Sleeping Beauty. Don't mess with her Prince.

The tooth fairy was hilarious! He has a wrench.
This sweet little one won the costume contest and Popped the Pig! She is one DVD and $36.25 richer!

See you next year! Same place, same time. It was so fun. Thank you to everyone who helped and everyone who came! and remember-

"FEAR NOT for I am with you." Isaiah 41:10

and...

"FEAR NOT for I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name- YOU ARE MINE. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord Your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:1-3