The moonbounce for Ben's birthday party arrived at 10 a.m. and began its rapid inflation.

The boys watched excitedly.

"Okay! Let's try it!"

I really just supervise to minimize spills. Nat is a master chef!

Meanwhile, Nat and I worked on the cake.

1 1/3 cups water

Beat for 2 mins.

While Ned and Max work on the design: the "heartless" logo from the vid. game "Kingdom Hearts."

"Pour it in the pan!" Nat said impatiently.

Max gets the icing to just the right almost-black.

Ned is a little nervous today, but still happy.

Nat dispatches with the rest of the batter.

It came out pretty good. Somehow all our cakes come out tilted.

Bean has another slide before lunch.

I am happy that at least it is sunny. It is also cold!

Nat gets anxious so he asks for a hug.

Max has finished the cake; he also made a small "nobody" symbol; also from KH.

An animal got caught in the moonbounce.

Max S. has a turn.

The moms are wrapped in blankets because of the cold.

Sam Z. and Gideon H.

Jenny tries the slide and likes it.

Adam, too.

Nat is happy.

Gideon and Edmund upside down.

Andy H. slides down.

Sheryl and me, quiet for the moment (unusual).

A diet Coke and Mentos interlude.

Yeah, it always works!