Housewarmed!

The paint was dry, the boxes had been hauled away weeks ago and aside from a stack of framed photos waiting to be hung on the wall, we were ready to warm this house. I was not well the night before and my hips were sore this morning so I spent the party on wheels. Here's the be-wheeled hostess :

The weather was supposed to be dodgy, but we didn't get a drop of rain. Thank goodness, nothing spoils a BBQ and the unveiling of the new sandbox and slide like rain. I must have been having a loose connection in the brain when I planned this shindig because I made it an open house from noon to five. The problem is I have a toddler who naps from 11/12-1:30/2pm. Nice one, me. Also, when you’re cooking for people it's hard when you invite a lot people and don't ask for RSVP's. We'll be having hotdogs and hamburgers for lunch and dinner for the rest of the month!

Mike worked the grilled and often three swings at once. I'm so glad he added the extra one. Our guests all brought yummy things to go with the burgers or even yummier deserts. Even though I made it clear on the invitation with a Smurf carrying an exploding present that we didn't need anymore stuff, we even got a few thoughtful gifts. All the neighbors I invited came and most of of our friends. It was a nice day.

Most importantly the kids had a lot of fun and we are officially settled in. Here's some more great pictures.

Sucha big girl!

The party throwers.

Boys with Legos

Girls with cookies!

Boo on guitar and...

Roo on guitar!

Thanks Mom and Lara for the lovely pictures!