Rural Neighborhood Fall Festival

 We live in a rural area, west of a small town.

Once a year our "country neighbors" Gene and Diane

host a rural neighborhood "fall festival" for all the

people that live in our rural neck of the woods.

 This is no small event.

It is a bit of a soiree.

Complete with facepainting....

and I mean really good facepainting.

(I asked this little tiger if I could take her pic,

she surprised me by roaring while I took it!)

Also: snowcones and a bouncy house.

(Last year there was pumpkin painting and a car show.)

Yummy hot dogs and hamburgers are grilled.

And of course, everyone brings "dishes".

And enjoys cool drinks.

 It is a great opportunity to meet neighbors

whose country homes you just drive by ordinarily.

 And a good opportunity to enjoy the home and grounds

of our hosts until evening falls.