Memorial Day Weekend

We had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! The weather (for the most part) was beautiful, there were only fun events planned and nothing pressing to do. After completing some yard work on Saturday, Frank squeezed in a round of golf with his friend Glen, and Elaine invited Tyler and I over for pizza and playtime for the kids. On Sunday we went to a fabulous barbecue at one of Frank's colleagues homes. They were gracious to host our family and to provide a bounce house for the kids to play in (very thoughtful considering they have no kids!). Despite the very rainy weather, we had a fabulous time enjoying this long weekend!
Tyler getting ready to take a turn on the bounce house slide. Due to the rain, it was like a Slip'n Slide! Thank goodness for spare clothes!

Derek was a bit apprehensive of the tall slide, but Glen climbed right in with him. Little did Derek know, he went down the slide all on his own... Glen made the trip down soon after!

Tyler and Olivia talking some time out in the bounce house to appease me and my Paparazzi practice!

Derek bouncing off the walls (literally!).

While the kids were in the bounce house, Elaine and I teamed up to play a few rounds of beer pong. After awhile we rounded up a few refs to make sure the game stayed fair...

Tyler and Olivia doing a great job refereeing our game. After all our opponents were a bit frustrated that they were losing to a bunch of girls...

Our opponents, Frank and Cory (host of the party). What can I say? They lost. So did 3 other teams after them!

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After thoroughly wearing the kids out, it was time to go. After all the long weekend meant more fun on Monday! For Memorial Day it was our turn to host friends. Olivia and Derek came with their parents, Elaine and Glen, and Kiki brought her mom and dad, Ann and Ryan. Unlike Sunday, the weather on Monday was beautiful! We set all the tables and chairs outside and never set foot inside!

Somehow the kids managed to dig up 4 separate water guns. Yes, the filled them, and you guessed it, I was the closest target for them. Luckily I escaped with only a minor soaking!

Glen set up Tyler's roller coaster on the hill at the side of the house. You may not recognize it without the snow, but it is also out sledding hill! Tyler, Kiki, and Derek waited very patiently for Olivia to return from her trip. Unfortunately there is a weight limit on this ride!

Tyler roaring down the hill!As a gracious host, Tyler gave his friends a tour of the yard. Of course it was boys in the front, girls in the back. Go figure!

It was great to hang out, relax, and enjoy the weekend. We did not forget that it was Memorial Day weekend, however. We made attempts to teach Tyler about the holiday and who it was for. Near to our home is a business that lines its driveways, walkways, and along the curbs with mini flags. It is an amazing sight, so nicely done, and great to see. As we drove by each night they were up it was a great reminder of the holiday!