Running the halls of Eppley airport on the way to meet dad
Arrival hit around the lunch hour, so you know, picnic lunch at the airport
The welcoming committee really did it up this time
Another 18 holes at the puzzle course
It’s kinda surprising how often this is Des’ sleeping position
The elusive Ellasaurus and the Dinosaur Scientist (yes he knows what a paleontologist is, but he prefers his alternate title), ready for another year’s Halloween parade
The cutest little pink-chucks-wearing dinosaur you ever did see
Parading
Ma’s handmade costume has a quality last appearance
What started as a joint venture slowly turned into a one-man con job on dad to complete a puzzle for Des’ viewing entertainment
Oasis Hummus – Good to the very last lick
“Can we do bath drops tonight, dad?”
Des and Ella learning that flying kites inside is big trouble
Des test-fitting the accessories for his upcoming “Dinosaur Scientist” costume
Ella doing her thing of nuzzling her head under dad’s chin. She’s starting to reach maximum clearance, but she’s a bit too persistent to listen/care
Everyone piles in bed for a Daniel Tiger story while mom’s at an Edgar Allen Poe reading at Joslyn Castle
Chef and his two sous chefs reading up on making poke bowls
Not too shabby-
and quite the hit!
Desmond caught watching the playoffs via the neighbor’s living room window
A quick reading of “That’s not my kitten, it’s paws are too rough” before bedtime
Some serious coloring at Zio’s for aunt Megan’s birthday
Playing another round of “Ma or pa?”
Ma won.
Eleanor proclaiming how “hot” her pizza is, as usual
Cookies = not hot
Where’s Spot?
Or, the pillow can go at the bottom
Eleanor showing off her head wrap she donned while Des was finishing up in the bath
A collection of freezer-hibernated glow sticks thawed for bedtime illumination and entertainment
