2/28/14

Venetia's mother couldn't have imagined when she snapped this photo of her daughter and twin sons, John and Elton, that it would one day inspire her teacher to cast her as The Statue of Liberty in the West Philly Grade School's Bicentennial pageant!

By this time sick to death of basting the turkey the old fashioned way, Rhonda finally up and dumped all the broth and residual grease and debris right on top of the bird, much to Matt, Renee and Sam's bewilderment.

Having been told that it was dress-up day and to report to Chip's back yard in one of his mom's housecoats, Rodney was greeted by this line of jeering pranksters upon his arrival...

Until the waters from the "Flood of '62" had receded enough not to do harm to Cliffie's good pants, he was forced to wear last year's pair when playing (or even walking) outside...

Mrs. Borax was a real stickler when it came to bath time.  Not only did Spence and Marty have to scrub down thoroughly, but Chester, Mittens and Patches had to each take a turn in the tub as well!

The sleeping arrangements may not have been the most ideal, but no one could deny the fun to be had at one of Cathy Karbkount's bi-monthly pajama parties!