Yesterday we had a BBQ in the back yard to celebrate the grass. Kirsten and Paul came with their girls, and Erik and Deanna came with their boys. Helena's best friend, Megan, joined us, and eventually Helena's friend, Daniel, stopped by as well.
It was so fun to watch Tori (2) running around the yard playing 'tag' with the bigger kids. She just wanted to be 'it' all the time, so she giggled happily whenever anyone tagged her back. Little Luke (1) getting stranded on his blanket in the middle of the grass because he refused to crawl out on it. Watching Kris (11) and Dallin (9) trying to climb the cherry tree up to the tree-house. We left off the first 'ladder rung' on purpose to discourage casual and 'too-young' climbers from adventures that may be too dangerous or out of their ability range... so kids really have to have some muscles and determination to get past that hurdle. Neither of them made it, this time. Baby Meg (4 or 5 months) being passed around for lots of kisses and cuddles.
The weather was fabulous, other than a bit of wind. It was sunny and warm; almost too warm! Upbeat music played in the background...oh, it felt SO GOOD!!! Like a taste of summertime!
We had everything you could think of that was yummy to eat and we all ate too much of it. Every time you thought you were simply done, something else would come out of the kitchen and tempt everyone. For instance, not long after dinner, Erik brought out the desserts they brought with them (really delicious!), then Bill pulled out the ice cream and root beer for floats. At about that time, Will was starting up the fire so it could be ready for s'mores after the root beer floats had settled in our stomachs.
The conversation was great, the weather was fabulous, and I had a really WONDERFUL time! It makes me excited for summer vacation, which is only a few short weeks away!!! It is time to go buy the 'summer china' and I am getting really happy!
Ahhhh!!!!! Bring it on!!!
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