On Friday night this gal (my costume party soul sister) and I had a blast throwing an end of summer ho-down!
We spent most of last week gathering decor and planning the night. Finally the time came and boy oh boy did we have a blast....
Here we are with our hot cowboys!
When the guests arrived, they posed for pictures at the "Kissing Booth"....
Some really did kiss....while others...
had a shoot out!!
ahhh, that's better!
More cute couples....
I LOVED everyone's costumes... but this Barbie cowgirl and her wrangler wearing date with his wolf shirt about did me in! SUCH a crack up!!
AND DON'T even get me started with this Rodeo Queen's fancy get-up! I couldn't stop screaming when she walked in!!!
All the "single ladies" of the night
(a huge shout out to their husbands who stayed home with the youngin's)
We had our fingers crossed that we'd be welcoming a little cowgirl by the time the party was over... but to no avail. Still waiting. 
After we took pictures and mingled... it was time to chow down on some cowboy grub..
on the menu: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, cole slaw, corn bread, baked beans, yummy dessert (thanks to all who helped with the food)
minglin'
Some of the cowgirls 
and a few of the cowboys
Next it was time for a little showdown....
One of the lines was "put those guns down... my man's got to DANCE" and then the boys (bryant and Aaron) had a dance off to "The Devil Went Down to Georgia!" (i'll try and get the video of the skit up soon. these boys cracked me UP)!!
Once the little skit was over, the music was pumped up and the boot scootin' began.....
Ashley taught the group a fun line dance and after that we spent the rest of the evening dancing until some of us were soaking wet from sweat. 
good thing this little lady had a paper fan to help keep her cool!
good thing this little lady had a paper fan to help keep her cool! We also have to give this cowgirl a shout out for letting us use her home.... once again! Thanks mom!
These three couldn't resist singing along to Kenny Rogers "The Gambler". 
We took a short break from dancing to give some awards out...
Here are a few of the lucky winners receiving their sheriff badge star
Then we danced a little more....
We took a short break from dancing to give some awards out... Here are a few of the lucky winners receiving their sheriff badge star Then we danced a little more....and when we could barely stand up for one more second, we bid the country folk farewell and called it a night.
