Thursday, November 9


Does anybody recognize this suit?! A couple years before Grandpa Smurth died, we were visiting him and he insisted that Craig take a couple of his suits. We got this beige beauty and a yellow pinstriped classic - even the hat is a grandpa hat. Pretty cool. Both suits have come in handy as costumes over the years and since they weigh about 10 pounds each (no kidding!), they have kept the boys warm on our windy and cold Halloween nights. The briefcase was Logan's candy bag and he did good, bringing home some of my faves... Reese's, Hot Tamales and Smarties!
Next time you all see Jordan, be sure to congratulate him (or something like that). He and a friend volunteered (and caved to 'brother' pressure), to run down the street in their Speedos on Halloween night! It was definitely a moment frozen in time and I think Jordan earned some respect from his brothers that night. Please tell me some of you uncles and cousins did crazy things like this when you were a teenager????
I might as well tell you about Brady and his friends - they have an ape costume and an old man mask (very creepy) and they just casually terrorized the neighborhood scaring everyone - the parents liked it alright but the kids got scared (duh). Then, these guys climbed on our roof and chucked giant marshmallows at everyone who came to our door! The next morning there were tons of soggy marshmallows on the front lawn. THEN, they came in the house and gave out candy at the door, with the old man mask on - staring down these adorable kids as they walked up the front steps. I guess kids will go through anything to get free candy!!I
I figured since the rest of you were sharing your Halloween stories, I would share mine too. Your cute little superman boys and princess girls will be all grown up before you know it! Then - you'll understand my world, maybe just a little bit! :)
Ahhh - the joys of living with a bunch of teenage boys.

2 comments:

Goodrich's said...

I got a kick out of the speedo story! Dustin, when he was 15, not wanting to lose a bet to one of his buddies, mowed his lawn in a pair of ladies red underwear!!! Obviously I didn't see the awful sight, but he has still not lived it down at home!

Anonymous said...

Bonnie-
I love it! Your halloween stories get better every year. Napoleon to grandpa. What fun you must be having. The speedo story is a kick! I am glad you updated your blog. It is so nice to get an update on your life.
Love,
ashli