Carter's 8th Birthday Celebrations!

Carter actually had FOUR birthday parties this week - quite the lucky kid! Three with family and then one today with all of his friends. I'm thankful the party today only had a handful, versus the 16+ he invited. I was starting to question my sanity in inviting that many kids - lesson learned that Sunday parties mean not as many kids can come. Duly noted. ;) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Nights

After the big vacation was over, I allowed myself a few extra days off from work to hang with the kiddos.

 

 

Some of the outfits Kendall comes up with are quite comical!

 

 

 

We spent most of the time outside, playing with some of the neighborhood kids.  I sure love this little group - they have a blast every time they are out playing. I spend probably four nights a week sitting in my driveway watching them run around and providing some sort of evening snack. The hot temps call for popcicles quite often!

 

 

 

 

 

Neighborhood F.U.N

I love our little street of kids. We have kids on all sides of our house, and they have all grown into a tight-knit group. They play virtually every day, some more than others. I love watching these young relationships develop. My typical evening includes sitting in the driveway to watch the fun adventures take place. And I'm the snack mom too. Comes with the territory. ;) 

 

These four play all the time. There are three other boys who are also regulars (not pictured), and three other kids from around the block who are frequent visitors as well. I hope these are the summers they remember when they are my age. No tablets or other electronics that seem to have taken over this growing generation. Just old-fashioned, outdoor fun.