Pool Party

Piper requested a pool party for her 5th birthday. We don't have a pool, so this presented a challenge. We ended up borrowing cousins Luke and Julia's giant inflatable water slide and filling a large kiddi pool. It went well and all the kids had a grand, wet time. The day was followed by a requested bonfire to include s'more making and firefly catching. Piper selflessly (or perhaps obliviously) shared her party with cousin Kaitlin who turned 2. I think it was a success in that no child was bored, all were sugared up and at least ours were well worn out days afterward.

Shake it out

Miles has a wide range of moves, he can tap in to The Beatles, Passion Pit, The Killers, to our discouragement Train and even breaks off some Carly Rae Jepsen. This is what happens...

 

Progress

Although it feels like our house will be in "the works" for a very long time, its nice to see some progress here and there. Broc and his dad have been hauling rear to finish the floors in the kitchen/dining/family room before Piper's 5th Birthday party. They did it! These photos were taken shortly after having been sanded, but they are now complete with varnish. I look forward to revealing before and after shots, but as you can see there is still much to be done. While this room remains fairly empty, the kids have enjoyed it as a personal gymnasium. It currently serves as a space for dancing, riding cars and bouncing balls.

Happy Fathers Day?

I decided to gift Broc some Tigers tickets for father's day. For the most part it was a fun experience, but my poor planning put us in direct sunlight on a 90 degree day. The kids and I spent a lot of time walking around the stadium and slurping cold beverages. Nevertheless I wanted to celebrate my husband for being such a wonderful father. Piper and Miles can't get enough Dad and it shows. He is loving, encouraging, hands on, and never short of a goofy, silly, tickle monster good time. I picked a good egg, that one.