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PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 21, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau
Dave Peters as
Dave Peters as "Chompy," with Melanie and Sierra Lipton.
Emily Fay enjoys a minute alone for coloring.
Emily Fay enjoys a minute alone for coloring.
Bennett Sprague monkeys around.
Bennett Sprague monkeys around.
Emma Rodman and Savannah Moore sway to the music.
Emma Rodman and Savannah Moore sway to the music.
Alanna Bray, Katie Hardesty and Mia Reddick wait for their frozen snack.
Alanna Bray, Katie Hardesty and Mia Reddick wait for their frozen snack.
Mason McGeehan creates a custom flavored snow cone.
Mason McGeehan creates a custom flavored snow cone.
King of the castle, Will Pfeiffer, oversees the activities on the playground.
King of the castle, Will Pfeiffer, oversees the activities on the playground.
Sisters Madalyn and Makayla Miles spend time on the playground.
Sisters Madalyn and Makayla Miles spend time on the playground.
The Rueping family — Melissa, Eric, Riley and Noah.
The Rueping family — Melissa, Eric, Riley and Noah.
Joseph Smolka shows his Hawaiian pride.
Joseph Smolka shows his Hawaiian pride.
In her grass skirt, Stephanie Yalda shows off her hula-hoop skills.
In her grass skirt, Stephanie Yalda shows off her hula-hoop skills.
Sandy Jordan watches Vivianna Sprague snack on a frozen treat.
Sandy Jordan watches Vivianna Sprague snack on a frozen treat.
The Kreiling family — Courtney, Rob and Alex.
The Kreiling family — Courtney, Rob and Alex.
Mia Demasi and Riley Szynski dress to impress.
Mia Demasi and Riley Szynski dress to impress.

 

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