Luau

I had to get a couple posts to illustrate what a SUPER FUN summer we have been having. Honestly, I have determined that this is the summer against which all others will be measured. The weather is beautiful (and please let it continue), the kids are at great 'get-up-and-go' stages (heck we are traveling without the Pack N Play for the 1st time in 7 years...yippee!), the stars are aligned for us to be maximizing this wonderful chapter of our lives. Next we will be intruding on Minnesota. It will be a week to remember, that I am sure of! We have many things on the agenda- loads of fun, family time, and memory making to take place! But for now, I have to post a few of the fun things we've been up to.

Mid July we spent on the shores of Lake Michigan. After one exceptionally fun Saturday at the beach, we came home and hung out with our dear friends from small group that live down the road. They had their annual Luau...and what a perfect night for it. The party was complete with something for the whole family:

Beverages at the Tiki Hut and BBQing for the guys....Socializing with friends and a delicious smorgasbord of food
Water balloons and guns for the kids= TROUBLE

More mouthwatering food and fun

a dessert table and Slushy machine for the kids...can you believe it???

Dinner on the porch with other kiddos
a bounce castle...the boys hardly came out!
Here Christian is with his good friend Morgan (she is the baby in our small group) they get to play together at daycare during the school year.
"Morgie's pretty, mommy!! Do you like our flowers?"
The night ended with fireworks and being up WAY past the kids bedtimes, especially since we played hard in the waves all day (see previous post). Isn't this the best summer ever???