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Little & Big Red

We went surfing yesterday. Okay, to be more specific, Barry went surfing and I found myself in the foam gasping for air wondering how many more years my wetsuit (Little Red) had lived before I came around.

When we first arrived I thought I wouldn’t have to practice my skills, as we couldn’t find my papa and he had all my gear. Thankfully, we found him and I was lucky enough to cover myself from head-to-toe in patched together boyant gear.

I thought I was being kind of tough, going out in the water and all….of course I had to make a big deal about strapping myself onto the boogie board. Our friends Adam and Alyssa were already out there riding waves that only looked bigger and bigger as I paddled out. 

Barry, Flip and Adam are of the school that waiting for a big wave is the best way to go. I, on the other hand, decided that my time would best be spent using all my energy and time kicking, kicking, kicking…..and kicking only to be pummeled by a wave that seemed tiny from the parking lot. My sweet husband decided that he could take over my White Thunder (that’s what it says) boogie board and I should try his surf board. All I can say is: wet suit from the year 1972 + surf board wax + me = ROLLING BALL in water.

After floating around for a while longer, I decided that sipping on delicious hot chocolate (thanks for the thermos, Fidge) and watching the true surfers would be a perfect way to end the day. What I didn’t account for was trying to get out of my wetsuit….Oh, Little Red. Thankfully, I am not the only one with this problem

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10.31.08

The annual HB Halloween Party came and went this year. Phew. Two things learned:

1. Friday night parties are difficult for almost everyone.

2. Always, always, always have a costume contest.

I found myself feeling full of pride this year because we have some very creative friends. Dog the Bounty Hunter, Pooh and friends, George Kastanza, a disco ball, a butterfly, a cowgirl, a bear and even a keg and tequila were among the crowd.   Nearly everyone dressed up and stayed in costume for the entire night.  The rain stopped enough for people to stand around outside and warm their hands next to the fire; however, some decided to stay inside and sip on tasty beverages.

Bahl came dressed as Chuck Knox with a clipboard filled with plays to rescue the flailing Seahawks. Barry and Jeff seemed to win the contest for tightest/shortest costumes. The pie-loving twosome decided that a Halloween party would not be the same with out Barry giggling/jiggling in the fat suit.

Carter, Jude & Ankya collaborated and came dressed as The Three Little Pigs. Hilarious. Of course we had to have a photo shoot. Gigi, the princess fairy, even had time for a picture!

Days away from the election, Sarah and Todd Palin made time to stop by the HB house. It should be noted that she only held Trig, her baby, for this photo. Palin spent the remainder of the evening campaigning.

My dream came true towards the end of the night and those of us that were left, played a game.  Turns out there is no such thing as a Hoopla card and George Kastanza isn’t the biggest fan of acting, singing and rhyming. Suzanna and Barry seemed to be extra good at guessing….perhaps they have played before? (I’m just sayin’!). It was sweet to watch Luke multi-task with Carter. A new HB crew member, Jamie, was able to help us with the special Halloween Rules. I think she loves games as much as I do!

Friday night, missing friends (you know who you are), and not enough chairs aside, it was a smashing first Halloween party for the HB home. Next year will not be on a Friday and will have a prize for most creative costume. Of that, I have no doubt.