With the 4th Annual Goodnight Halloween Throwdown looming around the corner (tomorrow night at 7 pm to be exact), I have to write my "happiness" blog on just that- the Throwdown!
Why is it called a "Throwdown"? Well, a throwdown (according to Webster.com) is to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force. A party on the other hand (again according to Webster.com) is a social gathering. My friends, this is far beyond a social gathering...this is a SLAM DUNK version of a social gathering. And, the exceptional force? Well, that refers to my flip cup team- our winning force is exceptional.
As LaQuisha (my Halloween alter-ego) prepares for tomorrow's festivities I recall some of my fondest Throwdown events:
#1: The 1st Throwdown and the PJ courtesy of the Harris' that ended up ALL DOWN our NEW concrete driveway.
#2: Again, the 1st Throwdown, LaQuisha ended up in the woods, behind the port-a-potty with leaves in her fro...all before 9 pm. (yes, it was THAT bad!)
#3: From the 2nd Throwdown, poor Matt and his tent 3" deep with water...yet he slept in it.
#4: A shout out from the 3rd Throwdown to the McCurdy's- how Lynn even asks Mike to dress up like a ballerina, I'll never know!
#5: And, from the 3rd Throwdown, Meg insisting that Dr. McDreamy check her out...but she was the bomb, like tick-tick.
For those of you who would like to know a few of our favorite Throwdown traditions, here they are:
1) Everyone must dress up...no excuses!
2) Best dressed single and couple win a prize...
3) Everyone brings beverages and food. Favorite foods include meatballs by Jimmie or Janna, mini sandwiches by Megan, and spinach dip by Carrie. Favorite beverages include PJ as mentioned earlier...that's a killer (literally) recipe. Mix 1 Everclear to 2 Hawaiian Punch + 1 Diet Sundrop + 1 Diet 7-Up. Add fruit as desired. Let sit AT LEAST 24 hours.
4) Corn-hole, flip cup, and dancing. Yes, dance to the beat...move those feet...like no one is watching!
From Throwdown #2: Bekah, Ally, Ashton, Carrie, LaQuisha, Meg
Have fun this Halloween- I know we will.
By all means, put on a silly costume, eat a mini-Snicker's bar...and raise your glass to being happy this Halloween season....Trick-or-Treat!
Until next week,
Erica
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