Teegan's Pirate Birthday Party

Teegan decided that he wanted to have a "Pirate Birthday Party" at his house for his 5th birthday. It was a costume party and just about everyone came in costume except for a few and one who came as a fairy pirate.

The party was last Saturday, August 8th and Teegan had 24 Pirate friends show up for the party. It was completely chaotic, but so much fun. All the time and effort that was put forth to prepare for this party was well worth it. The kids had a blast. We started the party off with some arts and crafts. The kids were able to decorate their own swords. Next we moved to pin the treasure chest on the map. Who knew 5 year olds were so smart. A few of them cheated and cheated good. Very cleaver!! Then we moved onto the treasure hunt, which was the hit of the party. It was very well done and they loved it. And yes, of course there was a treasure to be found (goodie bags). And then two pinata's. We have yet to have a birthday party for Teegan without a pinata. And then we ended with the standard cake and opening of presents.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made it such a great day for Teegan.

4th of July Parade

{I know this posting is 3 weeks late, but that is how all of my postings are.}

After moving up to the Millcreek area four years ago we heard about a parade that runs down Evergreen (a great neighborhood with street lined trees). The parade does not harrass you with tons of advertising, floats can not be more than 4' X 8' -- and there is tons of fun for the kids and candy everywhere. For those of us who are old. It is the type of parade we all remember when we were little. What has happened to parades over the year? Well, there is still one good parade that lives on.

The twins with dad, patiently waiting for the parade to start.

Twins were a little freaked out by the motorcycle cops.

Great Grandma is making them feel safe.

Candy!! It took the twins awhile to figure this out.

But, big brother was a big helper with showing them how it's done.

We hope you all had a great 4th of July Holiday!!