BAM - The Best Neighbor EVER

So, tonight The Neighbors had a party. It's not what you're thinking....it wasn't the Rock Chalk neighbors, it was the other side. Lots of kids running around, screaming, with a big blow-up jumpy thingy (technical term unknown) full of wild ones including The Wild Child screaching at the top of her lungs. Then there were adults, all on the deck, kickin' back, drinkin' and trying to pretend all the screaming children were not their offspring. With good reason, those kids were LOUD. TG&TG think it's a hoot because we smile and enjoy from the privacy of our own backyard where TGa was picking squash and planting and TGo was putting together an Adirondack chair.

Oh how times have changed. The kids were playing make-believe, scary things like "terrorist attack" which just made TGa sad. What happened to aliens?

About 10ish as TGa worked on restoring the heirloom dresser (HA!), TGa mentioned to TGo he should go offer up the left-over "family pack" of fireworks from July 4. We'd planned to shoot them off in celebration of the 21st birthday of The Princess last weekend but after a few margaritas and a sombrero - everyone forgot all about them. TGa continued her "restoration" project and all of a sudden heard some boomers...and then some more boomers. Up and out of of the Man Cave to join in the fun. Out on the drive, kids everywhere with The Golfer and fireworks. Six Pack Abs (Dad of The Pianist and The Wild Child) - no where to be seen. TGa, so liability conscious, freaking out thinking TGo is outside being an instigator, leading this large number of children under the age of 10 down the wrong path into naughty, pyro trouble and the parents are going to be very upset with TGo should injury occur. "Who has signed a disclaimer?" wondered The Gardener. LOL! Six Pack Abs pipes up at that question..Whew! No worries!

A few poppers but not too many because it was so late. Loud, fun, laughing and excited kids everywhere. Then came the classic line, from The Pianist, who is known for his deep thoughts, strong emotions (he cried after his last basketball game last fall, too precious) and great quotes (just check the favorite quote on this blog). He looks at The Golfer, pauses, and then says, very seriously:

"You're the best neighbor EVER!"

Ordinary adventures people....love it!

BAM - Sylvie and Family Visit

Sylvie and Family came up from Texas for July 4 weekend - FUN TIMES! Here are a few shots.


The Golfer, KyleMAN, Sylv, The Horseman and Mistletoe out at the arboretum.











Sylv and her younger man (couldn't resist Sylv)!




Best buds!











More photos from July 4 to be posted soon. The video footage of the cartwheels is still under lock and key.

BAM - The Surprise....

Just when things were starting to rot out of the garden from too much rain and too much shade, The Golfer spotted this hiding in the back. The Gardener demanded a photo for proof of the miracle.

Such a beautiful evening so the The Gardener sweetly asked (aka coerced) The Golfer to trim trees, those two are a good team and all went well. The shade problem should be almost solved.

Best of all...the newest neighbor made an appearance....SCOUT! He's a lab puppy that belongs to The Newlyweds!

BAM - The Greatest Trick

Quote to think about...

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist."

BAM - Ordinary Adventures

No posts for soooo long because we've been busy enjoying ordinary adventures in our fabulous lives!

Quick updates which explain our absence:
1. 3 weeks ago....very fun Wattsenmeyer (pool & BBQ)
2. Birdie went home on July 4!
3. Sylvie and family came for July 4 - FUN TIMES! It was a melding of friends and deserves it's own post later. Suprise guests from Omaha, too!
4. This weekend the Nebraska forces came for the annual visit and triathlon. Triathlon was a rainout, fear not....we still had an awesome time! This also deserves its own post (complete w/ photos) as The Princess turned 21!

More later in the week when pictures get downloaded to the computer.

Hope you're having a fun summer!

BAM - Birdie is 7 months old!

RoRo's photographer friend took some awesome pics of Birdie at the hospital. Here are a couple....




Wonderful photo of Birdie...proof that he is still deserving of his nickname.












This picture is The Gardener's favorite!