As the Halloween party got started...it was looking pretty spookie around grandma and grandpa's house!
"What is a vampire's favorite holiday?" ......."Fangs-giving!"/ and many more jokes for grandma to guess!!! It was so much fun to have a party for our grands..they loved every bit of it, so it was all worth it! Later, while cuddling with one of them, I felt so at peace. This is what it's all about...FAMILY....I want to be with them for all time and all eternity.
The ole' spider has been hanging around just long enough to spin his web for YOU, deerie!
" Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins "Mix and set aside: 1 (8oz.) cream cheese, softened....1 egg....1 T. sugar....1 tsp. lemon rind...set aside.
Beat 2 eggs slightly....2 C. sugar....1 can pumpkin...1/2 C. oil...stir into dry ingredients below...
2 1/2 C. flour....3 tsps. pumpkin pie spice....1 tsp. baking soda....1/2 tsp. salt... add 1/2 C. pecans and 1/2 c. choc. chips.
divide 1/2 the batter...put 1/2 into muffin tins...make a little indention, add a tsp. of the filling...cover this with the other 1/2 of the batter. I even crushed soft ginger cookies and sprinkled this on top~
Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. makes 24... delicious muffins
These skeletons always turn out so cute and they are so good...all for the grand kids delight! Just pull back the paper off the cupcake, insert half a marshmallow and frost! Jr. Mints for eyes, chocolate chip for the nose and sliced almonds for teeth.
This big old spider cake is nummy too...the inside of his belly is full of green jello jigglers, so when you cut into it, that all comes falling out! The kids loved this! Cook the cake in 2 rounds...cut a small circle out of one round for the head. Fill the empty circle with jello jigglers made a bit earlier, lay the second round on top of this and frost. ( I forgot and had to make due with a 9x13 cake, but it worked too)
Hope this won't gross you out...the grands loved it! The cat even looked at it twice! It's a "Cat Litter cake" and it's really good. Brownies, frosting, cookie crumbs, softened tootsie rolls...just fun for Halloween!
~Take home treats for the grands~ And they made Marshmallow Mummies to take home too. (Just 3 marshmallows stuck together with toothpicks and wrapped in strips of fruit leather and jellied eyes)
This chili is so good every time...I could live on it!
I gathered up all these little spooks...they are so cute!
We had lots of fun as we gathered the other night for our Halloween party, I took a picture of all of us and the spread on the bar, but then I was deleting a picture on my camera and it jumped to that one and deleted it..and it was the only one I had taken too! Oh well, hope you get the idea of it anyway. I made lots of goodies and a big pot of that good chili I posted about a little while back, others brought salads..we had way too much to eat but all the goodies made the grand children happy, so it was worth it!
It's getting ready to snow here and we are at 7000ft. so we will get some..seems like every year just in time for Halloween it snows..guess it is that time of year. Stay warm and cozy and enjoy it all anyway!
"Listen...the wind is rising and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our Summer evenings... now for October eve's!
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"Listen...the wind is rising and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our Summer evenings... now for October eve's!
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48 comments:
hi julie. looks like your party was a monsters mash! lol
how did you make the skelton cupcakes and the spider with the gigglers inside? we are cold here too in the basin. and the w.i.n.d. is blowing! thanks for the yummy ideas1 ♥ mercy
One of those little grand darlings was hurrying home last week after school and I asked her why she was in such a hurry. "We get to go to my Grandma's tonight" was her excited reply as she never missed a step hurrying on her way.
This is only odd because usually she's the very last person to cross the street on her way home from school and most of the time she's so slow that I'm gone when she crosses the street. But, not on the night she get's to go to Grandma's house. I can sure tell they LLLLOOOVVVEEE their Grandma.
:Your par looks so inviting...I am sure it was great fun. I am becomming addicted to your blog. It is always fun to read.
Julie,
I love your blog! ( I blog hopped from The Idea Room). Looks like you had a grand time with your Halloween party.
I had to leave a comment because my husband's family is from your neck of the woods. His grandparents were from Loa. We love to spend time every summer camping on Boulder Mountain and exploring Capitol Reef. Hubby's dream spot to build a home is in a location just like yours!
Julie,
Thanks for commenting on my blog.
My husbands grandparents were Ray & Clay (Taylor)Jackson...they moved from Loa years ago, but both grew up there and their 5 sons were all born there. We haven't been to the area in about 5 years (we've been living in AZ, plus some other life complications...) but now that we are back in Utah, we plan on visiting Wayne County next summer for sure!
We had some snow here on the Wasatch Front today. Nothing sticking though. Your party looks so fun. Your grands are adorable. Isn't it just so fun to have them? We had your crockpot chicken the other night. Huge hit. Thanks again for the recipe. Lorraine's home is right across the street from the Kville tabernacle. We live in a fun neighborhood. Mimi
And they all went home on a sugar high and a tummy ache!!!(just kidding)!
Your grandchildren are darling...and the food looks like you put some thought into it, would love to try all of them.
especially the kitty litter...oh dear, who would have thought.
Also today I used the rest of the pumpkin and so we are having pumpkin pancakes AGAIN! mmmmm
Julie,
I came here from Valerie's blog. I love the Halloween party ideas. I'm having my family over on Halloween. I figured the trick-or-treating will be the activity..what kind of lame grandma am I? Your blog is fun and full of ideas. Thanks for letting me stop by. (I guess there's really nothing you can do about it, but thanks anyway)
thank you for the how to's for the spider cake and the cupcakes. :-) my almost 13 yr old was sooooo grossssed out by the cat liter cat it was a hoot! thanks much! ♥ mercy
What spooktacular delicious fun you came up with!
I love the green jigglers and my grandsons would love the cat litter...as the girls squeal! The skeltons looked fun too. Post the recipe!
Most of all, I loved the adorable looks on their faces...so so sweet.
Your chili is calling name..it looks so yummy. Brown sugar, huh? I am going to make a pot very soon!
I missed having a big party this year, and wished they ALL lived even in the same state.
Thanks for sharing:)
~♥
love the spider cake with jiggles! What a fun idea!
Hi there wish you were my nanny you are soo much fun and so talented,seriously fabulous ideas, you could go professional well done!!! Sharon, back soon! Happy Halloween.xxxooo
What a fun party! I want to do that once my grandkids get old enough. I love all your ideas and yummy treats! Those cream cheese pumpkin cupcakes look amazing! I must try them. So fun! I can't wait to do that with my grandkids...someday. :)
Wow Julie,
Your party looked awesome! I'm sure your grandchildren will have some wonderful memories! I also made your crockpot chicken last weekend. The family loved it!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Thanks for the sppoky treat ideas! Happy Halloween :)
Hi Julie,
What great fun it looks like you all had. I am always so pleased when I see families getting together. You have such a beautiful family, isn't being a grandparent the neatest thing. I tell my children that If I knew it was going to be this much fun, I would of had them first. lol. Just keep right on enjoying them.
Blessings,
Sue
Julie, you are precious!
Lovin this party and all your little cuties.
What a festive party! You are such a sweet grandma! :)
I hope I can be as awesome as you are in the grandma department! YOU ROCK!
What fun pictures of you halloween party with you beautiful grandchildren. Don't you love being a grandma? Thanks for sharing.
cindy@stitches
Wow! That looks like so much fun. And those muffins? Those look DELISH!
What FUN! I love the pictures of your grandchildren! The recipes look great! I love the skeleton cupcakes! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to have grandkids someday!
Great to hear your party turned out great! It looks like I will be around for our family Halloween party after all -- we changed it to Saturday because Monday came and too many of us were sick. I am so blessed to have all my grandkids around me --- lucky me indeed! I like the spider cake but for the cat litter --- well I'd have to try it with my eyes closed plus try not to think about it -- hehe.. Happy Halloween -- Kristeen (The Gough Inn)
i don't which i like better the cupcakes or the lion! it looks like you had loads of fun, great pics!
Julie,
Looks like you had so much fun! What cute ideas you have I love it! Good Job!!!
What a sweet Grandma you are Julie!
Sounds like all the grandkids had a blast at your house! Most of my grandkids live in Utah, to far away from me in California to enjoy them this time of the year. Love all your recipes, how fun!
Thanks for sharing all your ideas! Love the spider cake!
~Ann
What a fun party you had with your grandchildren!!! You are so lucky to be able to do that!! But then again, you already know that! xxoo
lovely party!
WOW!! What an amazing Grandma you are!!! Looks like a FUN party with Yummy and spooky treats!! I'm sure your grandchildren loved it as much as they must love you!! Thanks for your example!!
Your party looked like it was a good time. I love how it is evident that you are family oriented. I also appreciate the recipes. The pumpkin cheesecake muffins look so good! Calorie free I'm sure!
Your post made me smile.. from the charming grandchildren to the funny, spooky treats! I am still smiling! :)
Have a blessed day!
Gwen
Love this post Julie. Thanks for sharing all the fun you are having with your grandkids with those of us who are in-between--kids out the door and no grand babies yet. All of the treats looks so great and imaginative and of course the kids are adorable and precious every one! Happy Halloween to you and yours!
~Jermaine~
That kitty litter cake is sooo gross! I will have to try it out for our neighborhood Halloween party. What a fun grandma you are! My mom had a little party similar to that...we are so lucky to have Drake's grandparents (both sets) so close to us. Moms are great! Thanks for the comment on my blog. Don't feel bad if I don't get you on my side bar. I will try, I just am not quite sure how to do it. I am technologically handicapped!
Hello Julie, what a great party with so many goodies and the lovely grandchildren in their costumes. What a great spider cake!! I agree with you... it´s all about FAMILY gathering together having a wonderful and unforgettable time.
Muchos cariños
Maria Cecilia
Those are some awesome spooky treats, don't know about the litter box though. haha
Hi Julie! How cute! I love your post - all the spooky food and precious little spooks! This did look fun. Now, the question is, did you make all of that cute spooky food? Thanks for popping in to see me!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Looks like you went all out for your party. I wish my grandkids lived close to me, so I could have some fun like this with them. Actually Elliah is having a halloween party this Saturday that we will be attending. Maybe I will try some of your recipes for that.
Oh, Julie, I know your grandchildren had a ball! I love the skull cupcakes! You made memories with your grandchildren that will last a lifetime. Hope your day was a good one and blessings to you, sweet friend! Vicki p.s. Snow sounds exciting. We hardly ever get any here in Central Texas.
Your family is adorable..what a great grandma you are!!! They will remember that party forever! Your food looks amazing..yum! Thanks for sharing!
aw, what a fun party! the chili looks delish and my boys had a little lion costume like that a few years ago. super fun post!
xo
Looks like a great party. Those pumpkin muffins look yummy!! Hugs, Connie
It looks like everyone had a great time at the party! And your Halloween recipes are just a hoot!! Love the litter box and skeleton cupcakes...very creative!
What a wonderful fun filled and delicious time! The little one in the lion costume reminds me of when my daughter was in kindergarten. The Lion King had started showing and she loved it. She wanted me to make her a lion king costume, which I did and she was as proud as a lion on Halloween. You sure know how to have a good time! blessings,Kathleen
Oh Julie,
How blessed you are to have such lovely grandchildren...they are all so adorable.
What fantastic memories you are giving them of fun Halloween times at your house! What a fabulous party you put together.
Thank you so much sweet friend for your kind words and well wishes!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
What fun grandparents!
The party looks like so much fun! That 'cat cake' is the funniest thing (ok so a little gross too!) I have seen in a long time!
Hope you guys had a great time!
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!! You must have spent DAYS baking! I wish I lived close so I could come! When you do your mission to Nauvoo, you can enjoy our Pumpkin Walk. What do you think?
Whats the chili recipe?! It looks delicious! I love looking at all the amazing things on your blog!
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