Halloween Weekend, Part 1

Hello faithful readers! Stephen is claiming that this masters/PhD program is "a lot of work," so he just hasn't had time to write. (I'm not sure I buy it since moments ago he was Gmail video chatting with multiple friends):) Nevertheless, I, Joy Allyce Bellito Becker am taking over the blog this week (mwuh ha ha). If all goes well and I receive positive feedback from the readers, I may start making appearances on a more regular basis.

About a month ago, Stephen announced that the first-year clinical psychology students were throwing a Halloween party, and we were on the PPC (party planning committee). With nearly 80 crazy psychologist wannabees invited, it was sure to be a great time. The greatest challenge: finding a cheap, easy to construct, and innovative costume. Many ideas were thrown onto the table, some of which might show up at future Halloween parties, but in the end, we went with Stephen's plan to be snorkelers. After a trip to Wal-Mart (ok, I think it actually took 2 or 3 trips), we had all the goods: coral reef shower curtains, swim caps, dowel rods, elastic, pins, and Duct tape. It took some carefully engineering, and the help of our small group from church who came through with the snorkel equipment, but I think the costumes were a hit! Mobility was limited, and we had to turn sideways to get through the door, but it was worth it. Oh...and there may or may not have been a choreographed number to Under the Sea.... ;)

As if all that wasn't enough excitement, our dear friends, Luke and Becca Lentscher also came to visit from Chicago that weekend. They are such great sports! When we told them they would need to be packing Halloween costumes, there was not a word of complaint! And although Luke's left nipple made multiple appearance throughout the evening, they looked great!