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Red Dragon Trunk or Treat 2011

Our battalion hosted a Trunk or Treat this year, and even though Mother Nature fought against us, we still had a really great time.  We moved the events from the open area of the Motor Pool into one of the bay areas and it worked out well.  A group of FABULOUS volunteers helped turn the area into a spook-tacular party place.  It became a little chillier as the night went on, but was comfortably cool most of the event.  Lots of fun activities, candy from the FRGs, and a yummy chili dog dinner made for a really fun night.  I am so thankful for this amazing group of people and so happy to be on this deployment ride with such a supportive bunch.  Red Dragons!

Haunted HMMWV
Write a letter to your Soldier hero!
And add a "Hurry Home, Red Dragon Soldier!" sticker!
Letters to Heroes
Make a foam photo frame.
Princess at the Photo Frames
Decorate a pumpkin, too!
Me with Zach-enstein, a friend and unit sponsor.
Trey with his Witch Hat cookie.
Joshua making his Witch Hat cookie.
FRG Leaders with the Mad Scientist lab.
The Alpha Gator
Complete with carved pumpkin!
Some cute kiddos with their cookies.
Golf Gladiators!
Me with our CSM's wife, Elena.  Love this lady!
Whose kid is this?  Oh, wait, he's mine.  =)
Joshua is just about Trunk or Treated out.
HHB Hellraiser Families
Alpha Gator Families
Bravo Thunder Families
Golf Gladiator Families
Our cute kiddos after the Costume Parade
The Chili Cook-Off was super yummy!
Awarding the 1st Place Spoon to our Chili Cook-Off Winner
Dinner Time!
Some happy helpers
How cute is she!?!?!
The Mad Scientist herself!
Enjoying a hot dog dinner.
Super cute boys with their fabulous mom.
Soldier helping out.
Two cute girls and a Frito Chili Pie!
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