Let me just start by saying that I love fall. I love everything about it. Cozy sweaters, big boots, reasons to eat soup and drink warm drinks. Summer is great and all, but for the last two years I've had two babies in the middle of summertime, and it's kind of put a hold on my summer activities. So fall is what I look forward to. Plus, it's BEAUTIFUL outside. The leaves in New England are so brilliant I'm surprised I haven't driven off the road while staring at trees.
Our friend Meara is a bit of a fall hater. I understand that most people prefer summer over fall (I'm just not one of those people). However, in hopes of embracing the spirit of the season, Meara decided that she wanted to throw a potluck pumpkin carving party. Sounds wonderful right? I thought so too, and was excited to go. However ... she didn't exactly have a home base to throw said party at. Luckily we just bought a house! I quickly offered up our humble abode and promptly marched myself to the dollar store to buy up all the halloween goodies I could find.
Paul's mom came over the morning of the party to help out in any way that she could (read: hang out with Olive). Paul and I scampered to tidy up, decorate, and make food. Olive made chocolate chip cookies with Grammie, and everything really started falling into place. Paul had grabbed the pallet patio furniture we bought earlier this summer, and we dragged out a fire pit that we found in the back yard. The deck, porch, and house all looked just the right amount of creepy and cozy.
It was a small gathering, where everyone was asked to bring a dish to share. There was a hot second where the hostesses were concerned that there wouldn't be enough food. Luckily, there was more than enough, and people were even able to bring leftovers home with them! It ended up being a relaxing afternoon of mixed drinks, good food, great friends, eventual pumpkin carving (by our friends, not us...) and the whole thing was over before 8pm.
I had way too much fun with the whole thing (setting up, hanging out, all of it). I informed Paul that I'd like to have an annual party like this. Something simple and during the day (read: kid friendly). But seriously, it was a really great time. Here are some highlights. My phone was in charge of music so I didn't get a chance to snap any action shots once everything really got going, but I did snag a few from friends.
What's the best part of a festive fall/October party you ask? Still having trick or treat, Hocus Pocus, and Halloween to look forward to!
Happy Fall!
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