Potluck BBQ

Today we had our first potluck BBQ and it was a great success!  Even after a last minute date change due to the forecasted rain it was still lots of fun.  The best part, in my opinion, was definitely the food.  Most importantly though, Emily's dirt cake!  It wasn't really a cake but it was definitely delicious!  Takisha's purple lemonade was also a great hit (I think I had 5 glasses).  I would also like to thank our vegan momma, Wendy, for teaching me how to cook burgers on my grill.  I know it should be obvious and simple but I've never used a grill in my life!

The kids also seemed to have a really good time.  They played with the water table and got soaking wet; they ran through through the grass popping bubbles; and some of them even spent some time on the trampoline. I'm sure many of you mommies will be enjoying some deep sleep tonight after all that sunny playtime.

I love that I've had the opportunity to watch so many of your kids grow over these past months. I can't believe the difference between the way they were when I met them and how they are all moving about now.  Just a few months ago all this play time involving bubbles, grass, and trampolines wouldn't have been nearly as fun.

Finally we even had some much needed mommy time!  We exchanged some babywearing lessons and tips and had fun laughing and talking with each other.  I truly believe that we, as mothers, really need this time to connect with each other.  It's what keeps us happy and sane.  I hope we can do a few more BBQs like this this summer!  Thank you to everyone who participated!