Before we knew it, we were all in the middle of a boys vs. girls (+ DD) basketball game. The best part was that the boys had to follow the rules and the girls were free to cheat all they wanted. It was a lot of fun for those of us girls who were actually playing. This was basically Chelsea, Ally, DD and me from the girls team vs. all of the boys.
Later, the gang made their way to the backyard porch and then to the family room. They played guitar, CDs, hide and go seek, a brain game on YaYa’s Nintendo DS, and ate cake. It was a pleasure to watch.
It’s not over either. Through the heater vents I hear the laughter of BoBo and the remaining two boys.
looks like you DO do parties after all! what fun!
I’d say a party is just what was needed! It looks like they are having a blast. Oh, and the quiet beginning? In my experience, that’s how all teenage parties start…and then, watch out! Tell YaYa Happy Birthday!
You are one brave woman to have that many kids over! Looks like it was a lot of fun, though.
I love teenagers. I love watching them come in to who they are even if they occasionally (*cough, cough*) lack grace in the process. That’s just part of how we grow.
Awesome, Julie…just plain awesome. I think you all needed that…
Happy Birthday, Conor! :)
Whoops, I meant Happy Birthday Conor! Sorry about that.
Love the photos. I can imagine how interesting the party was with 2 teens of my own.
For some reason, I thought Conor was 13. Happy 15 to him! I hope he has a wonderful year.
That was really nice of you to throw him a party. Looks like everyone had a good time–including your dog. :-)