Family tradition dictates the celebration of Halloween with an Edwards Eerie Edibles event. As we understand it, quite a few of the siblings are also embarking on their own Eerie Edibles, but we are the first to post, so you will all have to try and keep up.
Last night, we had a few couples bring a creepy side dish to the main event. We spent the day prepping--cooking and decorating a bit. Brady is exceptionally proud of this idea: the fan rotating with the ghosts. It was a great effect.
The main dish? "Bat blood with Bat Livers and Werewolf Meat" (a.k.a. white chicken chili). We also had "Pumpkin Guts with Bat Turds" (pumpkin rolls with chocolate chips) and the spread seen below. Our favorites (of our ideas) were the "Goblin Foot Fungus" (brocolli) and the "Ghost Snot--2 varieties" (dip).
While we were quite proud of our creative efforts, we were more impressed with everyone else's contributions. Everyone seemed to get it, and came up with fantastic sides:
Mandy and Rusty with their "Coagulated Blood Balls" (meat balls),
Megan and Matt with "Bones" (rolls),
Holly and Mike with their "Mummy Wraps" (crescent rolls) and "Brains with Poop" (caramel apple salad with candy bars),
John and Wendy with their "Bloody Fingers" (sausages),
Heidi and Nic with their "Spidey Nanna" (banana cream pie), and
Brooke and Thomas (and Isaac, who is typically dressed but it's a long story) with "Witches Eyes" (develed eggs) and "Dirt 'n Worms" (Oreo pudding with candy worms).
After eating, we made everyone participate in games. The first was Jeopardy--stealing from Cory and Kristen's success last year. The categories were Kauai Guidebook Adventures, Water Falls (a play on words, not a misprint), Food in Kauai, ESPN, and Halloween. The best moment was when Megan beat one of the guys on an ESPN 400 question. We tactfully left out his name.
Next, we competed to see who could balance a ball between their foreheads the longest, while doing other random activities (twirling, balancing on one foot, etc.). John and Wendy won this competition.
Here's a goofy picture to get a better idea...
Finally, we raced with candy corn. This got boring fast, until the pushing and cheating commenced.
The night was complete with a full moon, howling wind, music from scary Halloween movies, and a lot of laughs. Next year, we might make everyone dress up. We'll see.
Happy Haunting.
Last night, we had a few couples bring a creepy side dish to the main event. We spent the day prepping--cooking and decorating a bit. Brady is exceptionally proud of this idea: the fan rotating with the ghosts. It was a great effect.
The main dish? "Bat blood with Bat Livers and Werewolf Meat" (a.k.a. white chicken chili). We also had "Pumpkin Guts with Bat Turds" (pumpkin rolls with chocolate chips) and the spread seen below. Our favorites (of our ideas) were the "Goblin Foot Fungus" (brocolli) and the "Ghost Snot--2 varieties" (dip).
While we were quite proud of our creative efforts, we were more impressed with everyone else's contributions. Everyone seemed to get it, and came up with fantastic sides:
Mandy and Rusty with their "Coagulated Blood Balls" (meat balls),
Megan and Matt with "Bones" (rolls),
Holly and Mike with their "Mummy Wraps" (crescent rolls) and "Brains with Poop" (caramel apple salad with candy bars),
John and Wendy with their "Bloody Fingers" (sausages),
Heidi and Nic with their "Spidey Nanna" (banana cream pie), and
Brooke and Thomas (and Isaac, who is typically dressed but it's a long story) with "Witches Eyes" (develed eggs) and "Dirt 'n Worms" (Oreo pudding with candy worms).
After eating, we made everyone participate in games. The first was Jeopardy--stealing from Cory and Kristen's success last year. The categories were Kauai Guidebook Adventures, Water Falls (a play on words, not a misprint), Food in Kauai, ESPN, and Halloween. The best moment was when Megan beat one of the guys on an ESPN 400 question. We tactfully left out his name.
Next, we competed to see who could balance a ball between their foreheads the longest, while doing other random activities (twirling, balancing on one foot, etc.). John and Wendy won this competition.
Here's a goofy picture to get a better idea...Finally, we raced with candy corn. This got boring fast, until the pushing and cheating commenced.
The night was complete with a full moon, howling wind, music from scary Halloween movies, and a lot of laughs. Next year, we might make everyone dress up. We'll see.Happy Haunting.
10 comments:
What awesome ideas! That looks like a lot of fun. Now Karen, having seen you win the paper bag competition last November, I was highly disappointed to hear you didn't win the balance/ball holding competition. :)
It was lots of fun, we had a great time, and you guys did so good!! Thanks for leting us come!
Cool post guys! You've never posted pictures of your place so that was fun to see too.
You guys seem like party animals. Great Halloween ideas.
Did Karen use Brady as a candy corn in her race? :)
Wow! I am completely impressed. I can't believe Brady did not know the ESPN question.
Are islanders too cool for costumes?
Dang it! You guys are amazing, you are making us look bad with our little Halloween party. However, I do have to say our decorations rocked and left you guys in the dust. My do to list tomorrow is to post on our blog and show you a thing or two about decorating for a Halloween party.
You guys are so fun! Heidi told me about her blog and then I found yours too! It is great to se what you are up to. I hope all is going well! I miss Kauai, our old neighborhood, and old ward like crazy! I'll be sure to keep checking in on your blog :)
-Ana Lee (one of the Del Sol girls from Summer 2007)
Mmmm. I wanna try me some of that brains and poop!
Wow, what a party! We are impressed, and somewhat envious that we weren't invited.
How long have you guys had this tradition by the way? I am pretty sure we never were invited to an Edwards Eerie Edibles in Utah....but maybe we're just not as good friends as we thought we were. :)
Seriously, though, where are the costumes????
Costumes are overrated. haha Actually, the whole thing was put together pretty quickly, and I didn't want to be stressed about the costume issue. Like I said, maybe next year.
Also, we had Edward Eerie Edibles every year in Utah--but with Brady's family.
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