Weekend Bday Parties!

Last night we trekked across the road for Hannah's 16th bday party. It was a hog roast and bonfire... complete with "mattress surfing" in the field behind the house. Apparently this activity is something seen on the "Redneck Wedding" show (whatever it is called) on CMT. The neighbors rigged up a twin mattress with some rope for a handle and another rope tied to the back of the 4-wheeler... and pulled crazy riders around the field. Ben and Owen got a turn with Brad driving at a pretty safe/slow speed around the lot. I wish I had taken my camera, but I didn't. Both boys had a great time at the party and enjoyed the attention they got from the 16-yr-olds!

Today after church... another bday party! This one was for Justin - his 4th. It was a "Pony Party" so both boys were decked out in their western wear. Owen wore some horse overalls inherited from Ben... he usually will not wear overalls. As I was trying to put them on him this morning he kept saying "wet! wet!" I said "they are not.." Him: "yes they IS!!" I finally got them on him -- despite the arguing -- and then went to add the cowboy boots (also a hand-me-down from Ben!). This time "stuck! stuck!" He did not like how they went on - but after they were on he was pretty impressed with himself. He walked around half-bent-over checking them out.

Ben wanted to wear his cowboy vest that looked like Woody's (from Toy Story). They made a cute pair. Too bad you have to look at two pictures to see them both!

Finally, the last pics are a few from the attempt to get all of the kids at the party in one picture. Justin, the bday boy, was not present in most of them! My boys were the ones throwing straw, of course. Mark Evans paid for bringing the straw in for photos... lots of vacuuming in the afternoon hours!