It was a real treat to be invited over to someone else’s house and get to sit back and enjoy a bbq, games and fun.
We
did contribute by bringing my deviled eggs, baked beans, cornbread, and
Chris’ version of a strawberry parfait that I got off the internet.
Being
as close to my due date as I am, I mostly sat on the sidelines watching
all our competitive friends get into a balloon toss, some volleyball
and Scrabble.
At the end of the day, we walked home with the four littlest while the oldest five stayed on for some more fun and soda.
A few of my older ones only cared about drinking as much soda as they could get into one day.
I think they were pleased with their success.
After an hour or so of rest in my pajamas, we quickly threw on flip flops and headed out to watch the local fireworks display.
Chris
was willing to take his 9 children and very pregnant wife who is about
to give birth off roading in our 15 passenger van in order to get the
best view.
I thought: “This is exactly why I married this man.”
He even turned off the lights as we crept though the strawberry fields.
I shrieked and Parker and Ethan laughed, making fun of his secret ops maneuvering.
When
the fireworks actually began, Jasper’s reaction was so over the top
that he had me rolling to the point where I was worried that I may go
into labor.
The boy loves fireworks.
I mean LOVES fireworks.
Sound effects and all.
After
getting to bed a little late last night, the older ones were picked up
at 6:30am and taken to boot camp a few hours away in the desert at their
Uncle's church.
I can’t wait to hear all the stories they will be bringing home.
I sure do miss them already.
I sure do miss them already.
1 comment:
MAN, here I thought that I had all of the cutest kids in America!! Lol!
Your mention of strawberry fields reminded me of when I was oh, about 8 years old and we used to go the the Strawberry Festival in Anaheim every year. I would get strawberry shortcake and I have never, ever in my life, in 32 years, tasted strawberry shortcake as good! Man, sometimes I really miss CA!
I love your posts. I always look forward to them.
Take care and I'm still praying for you!
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