The first day at the Zaharko home was, as usual, a total blast. The kids all seemed to enjoy being on camera, and all the between-scenes shenanigans kept the Gurus in stitches. For as many interviews as this 11-person family required for the episode, the day flew by remarkably fast.

I must say, this whole way we've announced the last two families, the Zaharkos and the Jesserers, right on their doorsteps, has really been a nice change of pace. When the Irvings were announced at the Kaczor block party and the Buckleys at the Irving block party, they were definitely surprised -- they knew they were in the running, but didn't fully know until they were called up on stage. But there's just something about showing up at someone's door and giving them the good news -- it just seems to crank the surprise up to...well, 11!

So the next three Saturdays in a row, we've got a different block party each week...how exciting! Scroll to the bottom-right of the show page and RSVP for the next one, the Buckleys, in Doylestown, near Philly. November 10 is the Jesserers, and then November 17 is the Zaharko party, both in Pittsburgh. Check out the Techno-Gurus' handiwork and party with the newest reality TV superstars!

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: photos, during, Zaharko