Pool Parties

We wrapped up the kids' annual pool parties at Miss Alice's pool just in time for the cooler weather to arrive!

Due to her and our busy schedules this summer, we weren't able to start the pool parties until August, and Little Man went first. He invited his friends Brennan and Levi, and chose McDonald's for his lunch and ice cream bars for dessert. The five kids all played well together and were rambunctiously loud!

CC went next, and unfortunately stormy weather postponed it twice! But the third time was the charm: the weather was ideal and everyone had a great time with her friends Hayli and Patricia. She chose Chick Fil A for lunch and cinnamon twistie donuts for dessert.

Sweet Pea was last but not least -- squeaking in dangerously late in the season! But she and Charlie, Joni, and Noa had a blast despite the cold water. Sweet Pea also picked Chick Fil A for lunch, but Crumbl cookies for dessert.

I love these pool parties because it gives me and Alice time to relax and catch up. We lounge on the deck and chat while the kids splash (and constantly respond to "Watch this!" and "Who was better?!").

Even Amber got in on the fun: she came with us most of the time, and was equally curious about the activity, and nervous that she'd get wet. I was surprised at how close she'd get to the edge, coming right up to say hi to the kids.

Thank you so much, Miss Alice! It's such a beloved birthday gift every year to let the kids use your pool. (And Mr John, the "pool boy," who does so much work to get the yard and pool beautiful each time!)