We did have a lot of fun! The first night we were there we all (well, minus my mom who wasn't feeling great) went to a party at some friends of Jeff and Darcy's. They threw a great party with an Awesome fireworks display after sunset. The kids got to play on a huge air up water slide, drive golf carts (which was the best part of the night for Little O!), go fishing, feed and pet all different kinds of animals- and there was a TON of food! Thanks for a great time Scott and Becky!!
Jake, Beau, Colby, and Owen played on the water slide for at least an hour! They had an absolute blast!!
Meanwhile- Jeff, Christian, Presley, and Jerry- were checking out the fishing pond.
Jeff and Christian got bait on the line and were ready to cast the line!!
Presley didn't look so sure -
But she figured it out and cast her line too! They enjoyed the fishing for a while! It was relaxing, but no fish biting!!
Everyone worked their way around to see and do everything- The kids had such a Great time!
The donkey really liked Presley, and Owen really liked the donkey!! He said he was a midget horse.... the mind of my child!!????!!Jake and Beau took off on one of the Golf carts that wasn't suppose to be played on. They didn't know when they went racing by everyone- (so fast I couldn't even get a picture) there were about 5 golf carts in this race- 2 of which were not suppose to be driven, and of course those were the two that won! Jake and Beau had their ride confiscated. I did get pictures of them after the getaway-
And since Beau didn't have his flip flops on- Jake tried to give him a piggyback ride!
Only- that didn't work out so well, so Jake ran back to escape the "bad guys"- Beau had to get a ride back with the "bad guys"!
Not sure how far Jake felt like he needed to go? They weren't even in trouble!!We blessed the wonderful food, ate a wonderful meal and had a little too much of the Wonderful Desserts!!
Then it was back to playing, exploring, laughing and just enjoying the evening!
The boys loved playing chariots.
Papa enjoyed a little time fishing too!
Presley and Owen fell in love with the Host Dogs! They were Beautiful Great Danes!
And we ended the night with fireworks close enough that we all got to enjoy the firework aftermath in our hair and eyes. Luckily no serious injury or burn!!
The kids got a little Sparkler action in too!!
Presley
Owen
Jake
Colby
Beau
Saturday was a very relaxing day- the kids played and played - I got a short nap in :o) and that evening Jeff and Darcy had friends and neighbors over to enjoy more fellowship, food, and fireworks. After dinner I was hunting down the kids and found them at a neighbors house- in the backyard - helping a kid destroy a school project with fire crackers- it was actually pretty entertaining!!!
And we all had fun watching the kids do what makes me Crazy Nervous - Play with Fireworks. ( Jerry told me to let them be kids- I can't help but think of the accidents that have left "Kids" permanently injured) Anyway, mostly they did sparklers, but Jake did partake in what I think is a Roman Candle.
Thank you honey for making sure we were protected from the mosquitos! They were out in full force!
Jeff ended the night by pulling his police car around the corner with lights and sirens and sending the neighborhood into panic mode! Panic lasted a total of about 10 seconds before someone busted out laughing and then everyone else joined in!
It was a very short, but entertaining weekend! Thanks Jeff and Darcy for another fun and exciting 4th of July!!- We all had a great time!
