The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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WT BBQ




Pink flamingos in the front yard? Underwear hanging on the clothes line? But, of course! What could be more appropriate a "send off" for our friends Eric and Kate (see below) who are moving to Ohio than a very Improper, White Trash Barbecue.

Here's hubby after a long, hot few hours at the grill. . . kickin' it.

If we had done a prize for "best dressed," I would have had to given it to Kate. . .


And Kat who has already done justice to the great event in her blog (nice belted leopard top, chica!)

Sophie wins for most photogenic of the evening. . .


This pic of Lance is a little fuzzy but way to good NOT to post. . . and YES, I actually ate that hotdog. Why did I choose the completely black one, you ask? That's what a good hostess does, takes the worst one to leave the only slightly crispy hotdogs for her guests.


Lucy enjoyed the rare moment where we actually LET her make a mess.



A few of the fine dishes on the buffet table.


Macey and Lisa in matching tube tops. . . WOW.


I'm pretty sure Analeis wants to beat me up for taking this photo. . .

And I KNOW her daughter, Lyla, wants to slug me too.



Anyhow, some fun pics from a fun night. . .

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Kate said…
how fun! im so glad we have that memory. just a few days ago i said to eric... "that guy would have fit right in at the BBQ!" sure miss you guys
4:11 PM
Egan Metcalf said…
whoa awesome party!
Hey I think that is our 2nd cousin Eric. Weird. He is a very cool guy.
5:42 PM
katherine said…
oh man, what an amazing party that was. we really were right in our element! thanks for hosting such a great party! you guys are the best!!
9:29 PM
Amy Lynn said…
What a perfectly perfect going away party! I loved it! Especially the pink flamingos and big tightie-whities floating in the breeze!
10:49 PM
The Dell Family said…
YOu guys crack me up. That is so HILARIOUS.
10:40 PM
brooklyn said…
what great pictures. i love the one of kate and eric. what a fun party.
4:15 PM
Milly said…
That looks like a fun party! I definitely agree with you on Kate being best dressed. That's a pretty intense shirt! I hope you are all doing well. :)
7:03 PM
Richard & Analeis said…
I DO want to beat you up. Meet me tomorrow after school at the flag pole. ;)

Awesome pics, great party, and great outfits!
10:59 PM
Nancy K said…
I was laughing out loud! How fun!
11:03 PM
hOLLIANN said…
That is so funny, but where are the pictures of you?
10:13 PM
The Imperfect Pie said…
we are so bummed we missed this party; we miss you guys. so much.
10:00 PM
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