Block party

Last weekend my children and I went to a block party that was about three blocks over. It was put on by a local church. A grassy place had a few games, a bouncy house, face painting, cookie decorating, balloon animals and prizes to go with it all.
W refused to play the games. He handed his ticket over to the girl in charge of the "toddler" game. He would not pick up a duck to reveal a number. The girl just sort of let him have at the prize box. He handed over all of his tickets, she let him choose what prize he wanted without playing a game. His favorite thing, a pair of toy sunglasses. He popped out the lenses so he would have glasses like the rest of us.

Q did not want to play games. He refused to take any tickets. He did however get a little shark with one of his sister's tickets. His most exciting part of the block party? The journalist from the local paper stopped us on our way to gets some refreshments. He asked if he could interview Q for the paper. Q told everyone for the next few days that he was going to be in the paper. :)

J didn't really seem impressed. Perhaps it is because she is getting close to becoming a teenager. Maybe it is because a lot of the games were geared towards the younger children. She did not seem to like the music; three local Christian bands were there playing. However, she did enjoy the sno-cones; these are a rare summer time treat (at least properly made sno-cones; she is use to not-so-great homemade ones that MeeMaw makes).

The boys are already looking forward to going next year.

The boys posing while taking a break from all the running around.

Her flower.

W with his "glasses"

Busy, busy, busy

It has been awhile since I last posted. The kids and I have been getting settled into our new place. The kids love having their own rooms! They like the location, the library is within walking distance. They have their own playroom. We are still getting sorted out around here but it is a little calmer.

Independence Day was a new experience. We now live right next to the parade route. In the morning we went to my parents' to pick up a few things. By the time we were ready to go home, I realized there would be no where to park by our place. So, we stayed at my folks' place awhile longer.

When we did get home the boys helped me to make homemade ice cream. They love this treat that they do not get very often. When it was time for fireworks we went outside, walked a half a block down, and stood on the corner. From there my children and I were able to watch the fireworks perfectly (bonus- we did NOT have to deal with the crowds!). Q stood back a little bit- afraid that the fireworks would get him, plus he does not do well with loud noises. J "ooh" and "ah"ed at every firework. W who was sitting on my shoulders shouted "Another one!" and did a little dance through the 30 minute show. My shoulders ached by the time the display was over.

Now every time we walk by that spot W says "Fyworks!" (fireworks).
I look forward to later in the month when the carnival will be held only two blocks from our place!!! The kids and I are going to have so much fun.

Waiting for the icecream

Watching fireworks.

Watching the fireworks. Well, Q was ready to leave.