Belin Bash

On July 3rd, we attended a great party at the Belins' House.  It last all afternoon and late into the night, although our evening ended right after the fireworks finished up.  While Elizabeth had a great time in the pool and Emily enjoyed the bounce house, Lee and I enjoyed the relative freedom that comes from having friends with kids the same age who all play well together.  It was great to sit and chat with so many adults throughout the afternoon.  Thanks Belin Family, for a wonderful day!!  More photos here.

Emily chowed down on corn on the cob. 

Lee checks out all of the food options. 

Trish is feeling festive - well, only for a moment, but that's what cameras are for!! 

Apryl the drink master and some yummy mudslides.

Devin 

Jazzy jumps in the pool. 

Elizabeth enjoys her first time swimming at night! 

Fireworks.  We had mixed reactions from the girls.  Emily definitely does not like the noise and frankly, fireworks happen way after her bedtime, so that was tough for her as well.  Elizabeth, who was also up way past her bedtime, seemed to be dazed by them.  I am a fireworks lover (as opposed to Lee, who really doesn't like them at all), so I was thrilled to see them for the first time in six years!