Church Picnic

Earlier in the summer our church tried to have a summer bbq.  Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate, so it had to be moved.   They had the idea of having it on July 4th.   One kind wonderful family from church opened their backyard for this event to occur.  Thanks to Linda and Geoff for all their hard work and wonderful hospitality.   

Everyone had fun especially the kids.  They have a great swimming pool in their yard and it makes for a great time for the kids.  The other huge plus is that right across the street from their house is public space that is a wide open field.  They use this field for the volleyball and for wiffle ball.  It was a great time had by those who participated.m   Even fun for those who watched.   They really get competitive with the volleyball!   

I had to pull my kids out of pool and away from playing in order for them to eat and rest a bit.  I was worried that we would go to leave and they would be starving and cranky.   As it was Abi did not get any dessert and she was very upset.   You see today was her first day that she was allowed to partake of dessert as she lost it all week long!   She was in tears.  I promised her some icecream at home.  Bill heard we did not have enough for everyone so we stopped at Baskin Robbins.  We will not be doing that again as I did not come close to enjoying mine.   I would have been better coming home and having m&m's.    Abigail was very happy and excited.  (I really think this punishment worked!)

Well that is our day in a nutshell.  This old lady is very tired and needs to enjoy a cup of tea and head off to bed.

Happy 4th all!!!

Bill talking and relaxing

Yes, they even have a tree house!

Stephen enjoying the water.  (along with a bunch of other kids)

Volleyball

Wiffle ball

Jay (Barb's hubby) checking out the sports.

Josh in pool.