A giant pumpkin and garlands greeted guests
as they arrived. |
A skeleton resting on cactus
waited at the top of the stairs. |
Candles and flowers filled the house.
Note the altar in the background. |
Our altar had everything from skulls and flowers
to mezcal, tequilla, fruit and condoms. It's
a tradition in Mexico. |
We strung the traditional paper banners
across the living room. |
Alexis celebrates with new friends,
Elena and Reagan |
Alexis with Javier (a real soccer player)
and CJ, a la Frida Kahlo. |
Behind the white face is Angel Lozano,
a Oaxacan artist and friend. |
Gildorado and his son entertained us
throughout the evening. |
Don and Pat really got into the dress of the
evening (they also provided great botanas) |
Shannon is an artist, can't you tell. |
CJ and Bill hosted the party. |
Chuck was the Phantom of the Opera but
he and bill traded hats. |
Bill's cook, Eva, got into the mood of the
evening with a mask from New Orleans. |
Bill and Mary Ann came as Clark Kent (see
the Superman logo under his shirt) and a
mother superior. |
Kay and Ann put a lot into their costumes. |
The spooks and goblins chat. |
Shirley was stunning in black and Jeri
made a perfect indian princess. |
Lexy and friends. |
Don, who is your pregnant friend? |
Carolyn and Antonia smile
for the camera. |
Don and the host felt the
beat. |
The front patio was the favorite hangout. |
No, this is not a costume. Bill's cat, Cinco, gave
birth to four kittens during the party. |