A New Generation of Friends

Tonight we had another great

"Girls Night - Playdate"

with my girlfriends from highschool!

As you can see,

the kids were thrilled to get together again!

The daintier babies opting to dine indoors rather than al fresco!

If looks could kill...

this is Elizabeth to a "T"!

How is it that sometimes our kids can LOOK nothing like us

but BE exactly like us?

Owen,

if you can't take the heat...

{ smile } 

Nice char, son.

Gabriel

He stayed clear of the flames but was

never far from the goods!

The sugar is ingested!

Here comes...

T H E  S U G A R  B U Z Z !

Of course, Iris thought this was GENIUS!



Thanks for coming guys!

We loved visiting and
can't wait to see you next time!

Girls Night In...with Kids!

It's been awhile since me and the girls

have gotten together,

and lo and behold,

where did we collectively get all of these kids?

...

The biggest shocker?

Seeing how old we are based on how old our kids are.

For example,

Taylor & Isabella both attended the school's

Family Life video this year!

Yikes!

Where does the time go?

Rolling Stone's Cover Contender: The Steelwheels

The Steelwells frontman, Joey Winter,

was Samuel's missionary companion

many moons ago in the Philippines!

Now our boy is all grown up and is

playing against 16 un-signed bands

vying for the cover of

Rolling Stone's magazine

and a recording contract from Atlanta Records!

Granted, we're not fans of R.S.,

but we do love Joey and support him 100%!

The mag describes their music as,

"Big, Dreamy Pop From SoCal Guitar Romantics",

and we couldn't agree more.

If you like their mellow tunes too,

stop by and rate them now!

Thanks!

Iris' Spring Tea

Tell me,

what good is a beautiful spring day

if not for an equally fabulous spring tea?

Iris and I were of the same opinion,

and so we sent out invites to all the four-year olds we know,

decorated our home,

baked treats,

and waited...

...for the fun to begin!

The doorbell rang...

and rang...

and rang...

and soon our backyard was humming with excitement!

The air was filled with happy squeals...

...a flurry of bubbles...

...and laughter!

We coul not have done it were it not for our fabulous helpers!

Thank you Ava...

Elizabeth and Isabella!

We took a break from the fun in the sun to decorate sugar cookies!

Never have you seen so many sprinkles...

...atop gobs and gobs of frosting!

There was a brief respite from the festivities to watch a little of

-what else?-

"Cinderella"!

We took our tea (fruit punch),

caramel corn,

petite brownies & cupcakes...

...al fresco!

Amidst the fluff of organza and lace...

...there was a lone boy!

We were delighted that Iri's Sunday School classmate chose to join us!  Though he was in the minority, I do believe he had a great time! 

Thanks for coming, Nathan!

As the "tea hour' came to a close...

...it was time for some games "on the lawn"!

We divided the girls into teams,

and in relay-fashion they attempted to fill water pitchers with

...what else? 

Tea cups filled with water!

Some were intent on not spilling a drop!

Others ran without care!

And still some tottered graceful as can be!

In the end though,

they had a smashing time!

The grand finale of was a riotous game of "Duck, Duck, Goose!".  They had so much fun, and we all died laughing when Nathan, at the conclusion of our game, took a flying leap to capture the runner!  Well done!

Then it was time to wait for mom's and dad's to collect their princes and princesses!

What better way to wait than with lollies?

It was a delighful day! 

And at the end, I positively flopped on the bed!

Thank you to all the mom's who stayed to help,

and for all the parents who let their little ones 

share this special day with us! 

We were so glad to have you!

And last of all,

endless XOXO's to my sidekick and best friend. 

He is happy to help in every capacity,

and most of all,

he makes us smile.

Iris and I are eternally grateful!

Happy Tea-ing!