Block Party

Last night was the annual Braeburn Pl. Block Party. Although a few kids are missing, the following picture shows most of kids on our street! Plenty of activities kept the kids busy. The evening started off with bike riding, followed by dinner (which for many children and adults consisted of numerous trips to the dessert table). The odd number houses were responsible for side dishes and even for desserts. A majority of the people who attended were from the even houses which resulted in only three side dishes and at least 8 different desserts. Each house was responsible for their own main dish. I think Raly ate at least three cookies, one Otter Pop, and then at the end of the night a Smore. Reese was so busy playing that he drank a lot of juice, but ate nothing. After eating, the kids participated in a water balloon sling shot contest. Then came the bubbles, the poppers, and the launch rocket. Last, the kids made Smores and jumped on the trampoline. I'm waiting for Raly to ask us to buy one for our backyard!! They had a blast. Thanks to Jodie and Tonya for organizing a great party.

The Stomp Launcher!

Raly chatting with friends, Katelyn and Connor, while waiting her turn for the water balloon sling shot.
Jodie helping Reese with his balloon shot.
Rhett and Bozeman taking it easy at the party. Rhett had to rest up for the Boulder Peak Triathlon.

Raly and I have started playing the "high/low" game at the end of each day. Her "highs" for the day yesterday were: eating cookies, playing with water balloons, jumping on the trampoline, and making/eating Smores. Her "low" was having to get off the trampoline to go home.