Guy Fawkes night

We have a family in our ward who hail from England. There is a tradition there called Guy Fawkes. It is an English celebration of burning and effigy and setting off fireworks. I missed the explanation of Guy Fawkes so I googled it and this is what I learned. It's pretty dang cool! I didn't realize that as a teenager I was actually celebrating a holiday somewhere in the world. However, we seemed to celebrate November 5th year round.
Guy Fawkes Night is an annual celebration on the evening of 5 November. It marks the downfall of the Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605, in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to destroy the Houses of Parliament, in London, United Kingdom.
It is primarily marked in the United Kingdom to celebrate the deliverance of the King of Great Britain; but, it is also celebrated in former British colonies including New Zealand,[1] Newfoundland, South Africa, and parts of the Caribbean.

I believe our entire ward was invited. The party was to commence at 6:30pm. We arrived at 7ish. When we arrived it was in full blown swing of things. Cars were streamed for a block or even two and people were walking the side of the road, in the same direction we were going. (hmmmmm... I thought to myself turn around and get out now). I tend to stress in huge party environments,unless I am in control and have planned it. I get itchy like I'm wearing a wool sweater and want to bale. I prefer a more intimate one on one gatherings. But, I perservered. Mr. Incredible is very comfortable in big settings. After all I had this warm tray of delicious smelling s'more bars that were calming my nerves.

It was very festive. Everyone was very happy and there were children everywhere. It looked like the party started at 5! The fireworks were going,


the bomb fire was blazing

and the church boy band
was strumming and the dinner table and the beverage table gave the only tell tale signs that this was indeed a mormon party. If an outsider had just walked by he would have no clue other wise.

There were remanants of many casseroles and crock pots on the buffet and the beverage center was full of soft drinks. The dessert table was demolished, these people came hungry. I know a good party will do that to you.

I originally replied saying 5 of us would be in attendance but it ended up being 3. The girls quickly found other homes to spend the night at. Even my youngest had asked to spend the night at his friends. I believe he would have if his friends parents didn't impose such a strict bedtime on the weekends. He however was very happy he chose to come with his "BORING" mom and dad! ::gaspuh:: me boring?? getaouttaheeya. I think they missed a pretty good shingdig.
There was roasting marshmellows the traditional way....

and then a more conventional way...

Good food, Good people and good fun! Here's my little effigy. Dash was the only one who truly dressed up for Halloween. He is just so dang cute!>

His friend is Brandon, he is men in black and his other friend is Tony Hawk or some skater guy.

Just wanted to say Thanks for the invite and glad I worked through the wool sweater.