This year for Halloween we went with the Frank Family theme. Logan as Dr. Frank, the mad scientist, Shawn as Frank's monster and me as the monster's bride. Lo seemed to really get into his part, he would mention every once in a while, "I created you, so you get to do what I say".
The pic below is from the VP party, it's all the fam together. What a scary bunch!
Amongst all the chaos of this week, Logan decided on Monday, while we were evacuated to a downtown hotel, that it was "nigh nigh baby's" birthday tomorrow, she was turning 2. So that set the plans in motion, we headed to the grocery store where Lo picked out cupcakes and after dinner on Tuesday we (nannie, pappa, Uncle G, Aunt Miss and Ryan, Shawn and I) all sang happy birthday to nigh nigh baby on the patio of Anthony's Fish Grotto. It gave us a reason to celebrate. Now I don't really think Logan was searching for some way to cheer everyone up, I honestly think he was looking for an excuse to eat cupcakes, but he did manage to lift everyone's spirits and clear their mind for a bit (especially those who were a bit embarrassed to be singing to a doll in the middle of a crowded restaurant).
The goop was popular
vinegar and baking soda balloons.
Magnetic Painting & Monster Making
Ivory Soap in the Microwave
The magical mixture of Diet Coke and Mentos
Pin the test tube on the Mad Scientist
Freeze Dancing to the Monster Mash
And finally, the Erupting Volcano Cake
yum- yum
You're only 5 once!
back Megan and Ally, front Zoe, Alexa, Logan and Diego
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Megan and Alexa (and their parents) were in town this weekend, so we all met up at the beach. What a day! Six 3, 4 and 5 year olds in the surf and sand. While out in the waves, they would chant "deeper, deeper" trying to coax the adults out farther in the water. While on the shore, it was fashionable to have every inch of their body covered in sand. They've come a long way since those couch pictures!
Megan, Logan, Ally and Diego July 2003
