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Old 10-13-2007, 10:53 AM   #1
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Today is the day and I SO SO excited!

Yes it's the day of the Halloween party There should be somewhere between 30 and 40 of us! At least the weather is decent enough that we can be outside as long as the fire pit keeps going. I so so promise to post the pictures as soon as I am able. I did a test run on my husband last night and it was SO wild seeing him in all the makeup and the wig. I finally found some panties with decent coverage for my rear quarters. So I should be good to go in the French maids costume.

This morning I am relaxing and cleaning the house and doing laundry. Some time after noon I will make my appetizer for the evenings festivities and then hit the shower and start on the make up side of me and my hubby.

I wish y'all could be here for this!
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Old 10-13-2007, 11:35 AM   #2
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Me too! OMGoodness, I am SO waiting for the photos!!!
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Can't wait to see the pics!! Have a great evening!
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Well it's official. I tried to walk in my 5 inch heels that would be perfect with my outfit but I can't since my fall on Wednesday. But on the upside my husband can.
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If that man can walk in 5" heels..... then he deserves a medal
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Wish I could be there, too!!! I LOVE Halloween parties!

Have a great evening and we'll be looking forward to pictures...
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WOO HOO!! I'm glad you're feelign better, even if you can't wear those hot shoes. I'll dust off an old phrase I haven't used (or heard) since 1987: PARTY HARDY! Ha ha! Anyway - I can't wait to see these pictures! Have a great time!
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Have a great time. Are you going to post pictures of you and your hubby in costume?
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Have a great time. Halloween parties are always the most fun! I can't wait to see the pictures!!!
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Y'all gotta love this one. My very masculine husband, who I am turning into a Prom Queen for the evening, is primping. This is a man I can't even get to shave on his days off and he is loofahing at this very moment. So far he has trimmed all nose and ear hair, had me trim his eyebrows, showed him which was the best polishing skin scrub I have.
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I hope it was a BLAST!!! I wish I could have been there too!
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