Party on the Patio

We were able to enjoy all the fruits of our labors (finally) and had some friends over for a barbeque.

Here are all the kiddos waiting for the fireworks to start!

The fireworks were... ummm a disaster. We accidentally did the grand finale FIRST and we had a few deviant ones that sent folks running. Oh well, we tried.
Gianna HATED the sound of the fireworks, but tried to be as brave as she could...

Sweet, sweet Joel saw her cover her ears and put his arm protectively around her. 
Gosh I love that boy!
The sparklers were a bit more fun- Look at beautiful Savannah.
No surprise here, but Gianna HATED the sparklers too.

Juliet was waiting patiently with her mommy and finally got her sparkler.
Andrew and Avery and their Daddy.
Ahh, and then there is Joel. Sweet, sweet Joel. Who may grow up and hate that I keep calling him sweet. Did I mention he put his arm around Gianna when she covered her ears? Sigh. So stinkin' SWEET!

Aria  really enjoyed her sparkler for the first time, so maybe there is hope for Gianna in a year or two.

I am sure every other mother out there has made ice cream cone cupcakes, but this was my first try and I thought they turned out really cute!
Thanks  to our sweet friends (and to sweet, sweet Joel) for helping us 
initiate the backyard patio!!



Comments

  1. AudreyJuly 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Everything looks really nice. I am sure you guys are loving it.

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