ANOTHER birthday party

July is the month of birthday parties, I tell ya! Here is one for our dear friend Lauren (or Lou as we lovingly call her) who turned 2. Her birthday is easy to remember because it's the same day as my grandfather's. Her mama threw a party extraordinaire - it's so bloomin' hot here that she cleared out her front living room so she could put a small bounce house and pool filled with balls for the kids. They served hot dogs and adorable cupcakes - and she even thought to fill a baby pool with ice to hold the kids' drinks. Streamers and balloons hung from the ceiling - it was so festive! (If you want some more great pictures, check out Abby's blog.) The boy had a blast - bouncing and cupcakes, two of his favorites. Here he is with the birthday gal and then with his best boy pal.












He did have to spend a few moments in time out, but it wasn't too traumatic for him. Amazingly, he picked out a rock and sat on it. When he saw these pictures, he remembered that he was in time out. The girl spent most of her time in someone's arms unless she was swinging. Guess she felt too cool to join in the fun. (In the pool shot, she's the one "observing" from Kristina's lap!)

We have another birthday party this Saturday, Uncle Eric's next Friday, and then another the second Saturday in August. I promise we aren't invited to EVERY party that happens either!