Halloween 08

Halloween his was a rare beautiful night. Many years we are truging through snow but this year we had a nice warm night for "trick or treating". When it came to costumes this year Jordan was a "no brainer". Jordan has been marching around the house as a pirate ever since he watched The Scooby Doo Pirate Movie.

Jaden decided to be a Vampire.

Megan was a punk rocker (my little girl wore makeup).
Austen was a duck with "quacks".

Mommy & Daddy Go Trick or Treating

Mommy and Daddy enjoyed an evening out at the 2nd annual Cargo Halloween Party. Todd and Bridget throw terrific Halloween parties. Bridget always goes "way out" in decorating for this holiday. Half way through the evening Bridget has everyone go into a room in which she has all kinds of costumes and masks and you can either change your costume or add to your current costume. The costumes were great. As you can see below we went as tourist. There were three pirates, a construction worker (or Village People member), doctor and a nurse that were handing out pills and medicine(skittles and shots), a gangster, a clown, the Pink Panther, and a witch. It was a fun evening but a short night as we were out late and kids were up early as usual.

Oktoberfest

On October 17 we celebrated our 100% German heritage with our annual Oktoberfest. Traditional German food with homemade beer(thanks to Jerry). Guest included family: Mom and Dad Zander and Wentz, Curt & Marti, Michael, Morgan, & Mathew, Jodi, Sean & Mandy, Tammy & Curt, & Rob; friends included Tom and Donna, Kathy and Jerry.

Loretta and Donna with some clown in the back ground(Curt).

Family enjoying good food and good company.

Rob and Kathy blow out their birthday candles.

Grandpa shows off his accordion skills to the grandchildren.