More Sunday Fun

After our water battle from last week, we had an enjoyable evening. The boys convinced their dad to start a fire. Of course, it being so cold (ha - in the high 80's), their dad said yes right away. Do you know what you need to start a fire??

First you need a fire pit. With the house surrounded with trees - that's a needed thing!

Next you need some innocent bystanders. These bystanders know the best way to start a fire. They also know what you are doing wrong and why. Of course, they have never started a fire (that their mother knows of), but are still authorities on the matter.
After you have an audience...then you need a spark. Not just a little spark, but a GREAT spark.
After the fire starts, you will need some kindling. This can be dry leaves, twigs, or possibly an egg carton with fire starter on it. ;-)
The twigs should be lovingly supplied by a young boy who gets a bit too close to the fire. This will take a couple of years off a mother's life as well as cause discord between that young boy's parents on the proper distance a child should be from the fire.
When in doubt - always come prepared. Though the choice of plastic not so wise, we did commend him on his idea of protection. Would this be considered a situation where the execution of a plan did not go as well as it should have??
There is nothing so rewarding as a game of ball with family. Stephen, Brech and I had a great time. We learned so much - like Stephen should look where he is throwing so that the ball will end up somewhat near the person he is throwing towards. Brech learned that the ball will not just fall on his mitt without effort from him. He also learned that yelling at the ball does not make it come magically hop up into his hand. Mom learned that even though she ran more than she intended and she had to keep a little boy from giving up...she had a great time.
We even high-fived our success!! Good job to all of us! (Thanks to Blase for taking pictures of the ball game.)
After all that running and catching it was time to eat. The fire was ready and tummies were hungry.
WOW, that fire was hot. Did I mention it was SO COLD we had to huddle near the fire to stay warm. Yikes! Rex gave up shortly after the picture, but Blase was willing to take over for him.
OH yummy!! Brech dropped his hot dog, so we washed it off. Brech dropped his bun, so we threw it in the fire. Brech didn't like his hot dog, so we eat it for him. Oh my.
Can we get any further from the fire and STILL cook a brat??
My toes were nice and toasty. The brats were great too.
OH, grilling is hard work. Time for a snooze and a beer.
After our tummies had settled we had to roast marshmallows and have smores. Our friend Joe came over for smores. It was his birthday and we had to celebrate somehow.
I almost bet he could have gotten them both in there.
She is so cute! She enjoyed hanging out with her daddy all afternoon. Mommy enjoyed it too!