A play date

When Andrew was little, we spent lots of time with Dee and her little ones at the time: Hannah, Cotter and Jacob. As they got older we had fun with homeschool projects and game days and such. Now, there is a new batch of kiddos to grow in friendship. Today, Dan and Bannon had a play date. As I watched them play and chatter back and forth, I got teary. What a blessing to have friends to grow up with. I can't believe Dan is at the age where he's ready for more purposeful social interaction. Up til now, just going with the flow as older siblings visited and played with cousins and friends had been enough. But he's ready to forge his own friendships now. And so.....

The Gang (minus Jon who was already too cold to stay in)

Swim away from Chris--"the shark"

Yeah, they are cool..is Dan checking out the biceps?

Bannnon can go underwater

and it only takes a second to recuperate :>)

drying off with Choc Chip Banana Muffins

No play date is complete without defeating Darth Maul

You know, it's funny. They speak the same language. They laugh at each other's jokes. As they saw the other kids walking up the driveway, Bannon says," Whoa. At least it's not my mom. That would be bad." Dan agreed, "Yeah, real bad." :>)

And just because they are beautful.....

I do love a yard full...and pool... full of kids. I really do.