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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: bonniebeth on April 27, 2013, 18:14:11

Title: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on April 27, 2013, 18:14:11
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It was Saturday morning, and the Leonard family was hard at work.


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John and Tommy were outside mowing the lawn and cleaning the deck.


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Meanwhile, Addison and Amy were cleaning inside.


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The house was filled with wonderful smells from all the things they were cooking.


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Everyone was very excited, because this was the day of the costume party.


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The guest list was very large, and the kids were so excited to dress up in old western costumes, and to see the costumes all their friends would wear.


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Before long, Uncle Jake and Aunt Amanda arrived, along with their children, Madison and little Braxton.


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They brought with them extra tables and chairs, and suitcases containing their costumes, which they insisted were a surprise, so they could change there after they set up.


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After  visiting for a few minutes, it was time to get to work.


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John and Jake moved the big furniture,


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while Amy and Amanda rolled up the rug and moved the smaller stuff.


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Addison and Madison watched the babies,


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and Tommy helped out by vacuuming where the furniture had been.


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Buddy mostly just got in the way.


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But before long, the room was cleared, and it was agreed that they should all go out for pizza.


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Amy’s parents arrived soon after lunch.


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They would be staying in the guest house, and the kids were put to work helping with their suitcases.


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After some final afternoon preparations, it was time for everyone to go get dressed.


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All went to their separate rooms to put on their costumes.


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The Leonards were ready first, and then waited for what seemed like forever as Jake, Amanda, and Madison took turns changing in the bathroom.


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But it was well worth the wait!


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After having a good laugh, especially at Madison, they called Amy’s parents to come on over to the main house.


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They were all still laughing over Grandpa Robert’s crazy hair and make-up when the guests began to arrive.


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Some costumes seemed to defy gravity.


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Others were very elaborate.


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Slowly the house filled with people dressed in every type of costume imaginable, from swashbuckling pirates to damsels in distress,


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 to even a gorilla suit!


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At least everyone was pretty sure it was just a suit… though he ate nothing but bananas and didn’t say much.


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The adults chatted.


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The children played outside.


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And the big kids played outside, too.


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Later in the evening, there was some interesting karaoke,


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and everyone danced a strange sort of conga line led by Grandpa Robert.


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Only two people fell into the pool that night, and were promptly “rescued” by Buddy.


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It was a memorable evening, and as the guests left, many told Amy and John they hoped this costume party would become a tradition.


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They didn’t say much, but their smiles told everyone that another party was already in the plans.
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Rhalius on April 27, 2013, 19:50:09
A great story, nice to see the Leonards again, this time without a fire.  :)

Many great costumes there, the chimp is my favorite.  :lol: Nice of Klick Kong to drop by as well.  ;)
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: skypurr on April 27, 2013, 19:50:55
This is wonderful Bonnie  :clap: :clap: :clap:
Such a great idea, and so colourful with all those different costumes.
I especially love the photo of Buddy getting in the way  :lol:

There is so much to see that I am going back now for another look ...  :)

Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on April 28, 2013, 01:24:01
Thanks guys! I had a lot of fun doing this story, especially in setting up the back yard and deck for the house.
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Kate on April 28, 2013, 01:32:09
I love it! :love:  This looks so fun!  Great job!
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Knight Train on April 28, 2013, 03:15:18
What a great idea for a story!
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Ismene on April 28, 2013, 10:49:02
A great way to use all the mismatched mystery figures!  :)
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: basilsdad on April 28, 2013, 12:34:32
So much happening and everyone seems to be having such a good time!  Nice job, bb!

Joe
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Tiermann on April 28, 2013, 14:19:04
Great story, the figures series have definitely added a lot of variety to any costume or Halloween parties
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: DrDalek6 on April 28, 2013, 15:02:41
Great story that party looks like loads of fun some great costumes I particularly like the kids outfits and Buddy's contributions to the party  :lol:
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: PlaymoMan on April 28, 2013, 17:36:36
Great story, looks like quite the bash! Thanks for sharing! :)
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: tonguello on April 30, 2013, 20:18:09
AWESOME!!!
I loved the gorila!  :lol: :lol: :lol:
great story bb and a great way to use all the mistery figures and custom clickies! great idea!
 :love:
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on April 30, 2013, 20:31:47
Thanks everyone! :love:
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: jlucver on May 01, 2013, 10:39:16
Very funny story, a great way to put together playmo from different themes !  ;D
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: stroebel83 on May 06, 2013, 23:33:24
Very fun. Great way to use lady liberty
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Georgeag1972 on May 11, 2013, 08:21:53
Too much fun here!!! Wonderful idea and very nice pictures. Great story too, well done bonnie!!!
Thanks a lot for sharing.

George. :)
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: tahra on May 13, 2013, 10:51:47
Great funny story!

I thought of Klick Kong as well ;)

(and the cowboy misplaced his gun :o )
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on May 13, 2013, 12:28:04
(and the cowboy misplaced his gun :o )

Yes he did! I noticed it was gone as I was getting everything ready and meant to go find it, and then forgot about it until after I'd taken all the pics!

Thanks for the comments everyone. ;D
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Luis on May 22, 2013, 21:22:19
looks like Snowhite was rather drunk lol

fun story, BB! 8-)
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Birdie on June 25, 2013, 07:08:07
Great story!! Buddy dragging Snowwhite out of the pool  :lol: The first part reminded me of the Sunday mornings of my youth: everyone having to help out with cleaning and the expectation of a family party. 

Oh and I really love the house and outside space with the guest house and the decking and such  :love:
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on June 25, 2013, 10:44:03
Oh and I really love the house and outside space with the guest house and the decking and such  :love:

Thanks! I was really proud of the back deck, it worked out so nicely.
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: Salamander on June 25, 2013, 18:40:42
Loved it!  :love:  What a great way to use so many different themed characters!
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: bonniebeth on June 25, 2013, 19:18:06
Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: The Leonard Family's First Semi-Annual Costume Party
Post by: playmovictorian on August 29, 2013, 14:38:40
This is lovely and such a clever way to mix and match costumed characters  :love: :love:

Karim