Summer started off so fast with school not getting out until the second week of June and then vacation in the middle of the month. Fourth of July weekend was our first weekend at home, and we were thrilled to host our friends and neighbors for some fun.
A failed attempt at slip and slide. We could never keep it wet enough for the kids to slide and they gave up after an attempt or two each, but the water guns had some traction. Ava and Hannah enjoyed some chalk art including all of their favorite Disney characters! And everyone loves the sandbox! Luckily the neighbor boys had done some serious weeding of the yard (and the sandbox!!) so we could all enjoy our outdoor playtime.
Eventually the party did move indoors and it was complete craziness. Actually the adults stayed outside since that day we bought a neighbor's patio table and chairs and we finally had enough seats for everyone to sit! This is what your carpet looks like when the kids are left unattended. Haha.
Our neighborhood had their traditional July 4th parade with local dignitaries and emergency vehicles. Of course there was much celebrating of the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup. There were several replicas in the parade. Since the mosquitos have been so bad this summer, I was happy that for fireworks viewing, we found a paved lot where we could watch the city's display mostly from the car!
The next weekend was the annual Ride For Aids Chicago bike ride. William and I met up with Ryan and his teammates at their lunch pit stop near the Wisconsin border. Of course we brought balloons! I'm sure the Spiderman one was very inspirational to the riders! We enjoyed playing on the playground before the mosquitos were too unbearable. We sprayed our arms and legs so of course they attacked our necks and faces! Makes me itchy just typing it!
The afternoon was spent working in Chicago at my office. William loves to come to the office since he equates it with snacks and screen time! He chose what to pack in his lunch. I enjoyed taking him around to meet some of the people on my team who were in. They hear a lot about him already!
A failed attempt at slip and slide. We could never keep it wet enough for the kids to slide and they gave up after an attempt or two each, but the water guns had some traction. Ava and Hannah enjoyed some chalk art including all of their favorite Disney characters! And everyone loves the sandbox! Luckily the neighbor boys had done some serious weeding of the yard (and the sandbox!!) so we could all enjoy our outdoor playtime.
Eventually the party did move indoors and it was complete craziness. Actually the adults stayed outside since that day we bought a neighbor's patio table and chairs and we finally had enough seats for everyone to sit! This is what your carpet looks like when the kids are left unattended. Haha.
