Happy Halloween!

Last weekend marked the third annual Fall Extravaganza at which we carved pumpkins, overate, and cheered for the Giants. Jaime was, as usual, an outstanding hostess, setting up a Martha- and Oprah-inspired grilled cheese bar. I made bacon-wrapped dates and apple cake, Meghan presented red velvet cupcakes, and Lynette brought mini chicken and pumpkin tostada bites. I was too busy stuffing my face to take many pictures, but suffice it to say, it was delightful.

{Cheese choices!}

After the food orgy, there were pumpkins to be carved... Ours did not last the week, and were delivered to the dumpster a couple of days before Halloween. They were cute while they lasted though.

Tonight, for the actual holiday, Tom and I headed to my parents' place in Coronado for dinner and some oohing and aahing at the adorable kiddie costumes and some scoffing at the half-hearted teenage "costumes." This time, I made these carrot cake cookies and Halloweened 'em up spider web style.

My fam does it up but good for holidays!

{Mama Witch and Papa Pirate}

{Buckley as Zorro, Mo as Flapper}

{Greeting the trick-or-treaters}