Spraypark Fun

My good friend, Jill, and I decided to take our little ones to the spraypark today. After weeks of 100+ degree weather, it was nice and 90ish. Hot enough for us mommas to wish we had worn our swim suits instead of shorts and t-shirts.

The kiddos had a great time, and we finished off the adventur

e with a little picnic. We've learned that each family has to provide enough to share with all the kids, otherwise everyone wants what the other kids have and it's not so fun. Z also got to experience the treat of grapes upon pretzel sticks care of Jill. Wow! Who knew how big of a treat that would be?!?

Hope you're staying cool! Chris

Z in mid-stride

Z and ZN like the little fountains

Big boys getting wet

BJ & Mom - staying dry

ZN

AD chillin'

AD, A & BJ

Picnic crew

A turns 5

This year, we celebrated A's birthday only twice (in the past, we've averaged 3 parties a year), but man, did we make those two parties count. The first party was just for family and included cousin AN who was visiting from Florida by way of New York. Party #2 was held at a local bounce house where A and 18 of his friends (plus Z) jumped, climbed, and slid down slides to their hearts' content. It was fun for the kids, and A had a wonderful time.

Thank you to all of you who made one or both of these parties as special as they were. Here are a selection of photos from both events.

Party #1 Pics

Kiddos eating with Adam

Z, AN & A (holding a new shark toy from Hawaii)

Z and ZN hiding Aunt Jen during the present opening

My big boy and his first bike

Party #2 Pics

Happy Birthday Boy!

Climbing

Girl Power #1

A boy and a ball

Air hockey fun - 1, it begins

Air hockey fun - 2

Air hockey fun - 3

Air hockey fun - 4

Slide fun, and wall relaxing time

Some of the guests

Girls rule #2

Cake time

The aftermath of food