Science Friday

Took the girls to a science lecture at CSUC with Grampa Alligator tonight. Gut bacteria and behavior were apparently wildly entertaining.

Annual Halloween Party

Last night capped off the 11th annual Halloween party. It dumped rain most of the day so the bounce hose had to be cancelled. But I also realized that I had a house full of teens this year. There were still some young ones. But it would have been a dangerous combination of ages in a bounce house!!

Rex was in charge of the dry ice this year (thank you, Pitman family!) in addition to my "spooky apple juice" Rex made a "spooky" fountain on the back patio.









Valerie has been studying anatomy this year and really wanted a skeleton for her birthday. Lucky her birthday coincides with skeleton availability. This came from Susan & John. There was much hilarity all night. It was holding a drink, balloons, a fan, was wearing a hat, etc. it was a great guest. Didn't make a huge mess and, frankly, was a good listener for anyone who needed to talk.








Ruth & Valerie were a dryer & washing machine this year. So clever! Here Dillon & Amira strike a pose with the appliances.








Ryan, Rex, Valerie, Natalie, Amira, Dillon & Ruth. Little Jenna is in the front row.










Ruth, Natalie & Dillon.







Dillon, Natalie & Briar.







Natalie, Madelyn, Valerie, Ruth, other Natalie in back row. Briar & Dillon down front.









Dawn & Dana! They've been reliably attending for years.








Evan & Guy as a pirate & executioner.









Opal & Amira.





Seyda






Michael & Casey






In front are Amira's friend, Ruby, Iris, Opal, little Miles & big Miles. Crystal, Michael & others in background.










Adam & Dawn, the regulars.







Natalie's parents.








Pictures got blurrier as the evening wore on. Here's Bailey, Jordan & Rex. Jordan & Rex have been friends since kindergarten. All three of them are in scouts together.







Bailey provided some fire eating & fire breathing for entertainment.

A good night was had by all.