drying out slowly

we had girl's 3rd birthday party...

in 1 word or less

RAIN

thank goodness we got a tent!!!!!!!!!!

my kids learn very quickly

for example: when there is a party going on at your house - you can do all things that are forbidden

like get ice cubes & run around with them in your mouth

I saw only Luke's tush for a good part of the day because he was reaching into the cooler to get the delicious forbidden cubes

Skylar seems to be a very good 'clean-up' influence on the girl

photo ops

birthday girl crowns always make funny ears

cheese... stuck to you because you're soaked

skeptical Uncle Greg

..what once was...

...what now is...

Despite the rain - the kids had fun

Luke retained his position as clubhouse bouncer

Adrienne showed up a little later -

so had to play with everything as quickly as possible before the rain returned

Little A rocking the slide

and then there was cake
it started off nicely

but as soon as the singing began.. so did the tears

and apparently my chimp face

with a nice recovery...

I tried my best to enjoy the day with the girl -

but not without an umbrella

but sometimes -enough is enough

and after everyone left - we opened a few gifts...

and luke could care less.... he just wanted to watch tv

***more pics to follow***