Nicholas' going-away-birthday party!

Today we packed more and played at the park a bit before a nice (but short) nap time, Then it was back to the park for Nicholas’ going away birthday party. I think he had a GREAT time…despite the rain. When I say rain…I mean BIG rain, thunder, and lots of lightening. The children had almost an hour to ride bikes and play in the field before we decided to move the party to CiCis! (where we were going to order takeout anyway!)

It was nice to see friends like George and Annette. They report that Duncan is quite well. They thoroughly enjoy having him in their home. I am so happy they were willing to “adopt” him form us 2 years ago. George showed me marks from Duncan’s claws….apparently Duncan likes to play all the time!!! Laurel stopped in to see the children as well. She missed Robin’s party so brought her a Little Pony! Robin LOVES Laurel. Always nice to hang with her. Hayes had to leave when the storm hit. Dad had little sister with him, so the storm was TOO much! But Nicholas has a play date with Hayes this week. That will be nice!!! We missed Bradley when the storm hit. They couldn’t make I to CiCi’s.

We invaded the restaurant with a surprise party for CiCi’s. We all knew about it, but they were surprised to have 16 people rush in, freezing cold and soaking wet! Thankfully the Taylor’s got there early and got tables all together and told the poor CiCi’s staff. We all ate more than we should have and then enjoyed some of Nicholas’ Orange Dreamsicle cake! (you have to try it. It is Nicholas’ favorite!)

It was good the see the boys too. Boy are they all SO big! Seems like years since we hung out last…guess it was. Can’t wait to hear all about it when Sundai and Philip’s ship comes in! Poor Andie had to sit on the other end of the table from her buddy Rob. She seems to really like him. He plays with her and really pays attention to her. Little girls seem to like that he is SO BIG and so gentle all the same. Molly too, boy, she loves Rob as well.

The worst picture here is when Matt realized that we are moving and this is probably the last time we’d see him…for a while at least!