Neighborhood Block Party

My neighbor Britney and I organized our very first block party for our two streets and I must say, it was a smashing success! No really, a car actually smashed into another as a result of the blocked off street. But that's not what I want to focus on :)

Our partial cul-de-sac worked really well for the party after we blocked off access from either of the allies. We grilled out, had music playing and had a bounce house for all the kids. The latter will be an essential at any future block parties - HUGE hit.

I don't have any pictures from when the party really got going since we were really getting to meet everyone and hang out but it was a great turn out! We'll do it again but next time, we'll be sure to specify that kids must be attended by at least one parent. We are not your babysitters, people!

I got 99 kids but a parent not a 1.

I would say that the three coolest things that happened (besides the bounce house) were all made possible by our next door neighbor, Chuck, who is a Frisco Police Detective...

1) In passing a few weeks ago, we told his wife our plans, to which she responded that we need to file paperwork with the city if we are going to block off streets for a party. Good to know. Chuck filed the paperwork for us. They made a good point - these filings are sent out to the police and fire departments so that, in the case of an emergency, their maps show blocked roads and alternate routes. Cool, huh? I never knew.

2) He brought home orange cones from the police station. One less thing for us to deal with!

3) He got a FIRE TRUCK to come by, y'all. We were just planning to grill some hot dogs and chat. This was such a surprise to all of us and the kids loved it! It also gave me the chance to say a big THANK YOU to the Lieutenant for the great care his guys took with the house during the water heater incident a couple of years ago (when I was pregnant and in tears).

Grayson had never really had Doritos before. So once we set up the long tables of plates, condiments, chips and desserts, he went to town! His white shirt was completely orange by the end of the day since he, of course, wiped his hands after each bite. And there were A LOT of bites. All day. :)

The rest of the pictures I snapped....

This made me laugh - it looks like all 4 drinks are hers :)

They played 7 hours of cornhole!

Before everyone arrived - in heaven by himself

The older girls were SO good with my baby in the bounce house! They calmed down each time he wanted to get in :)

Britney's youngest, Molly, is THE happiest, easiest baby in the world. I've never seen anything like it!

Smile! ;)

Our neighbors have dogs that look just like Brinkley! Here they are meeting for the first time.

Yes, he played beer pong with Shelby in his coat. 

And yes, Scooter played while holding Molly.

Oh, and that fender bender I mentioned earlier. It really wasn't a big deal. But I DO feel sorry for the kid whose super brand new Jeep Wrangler was hit. He just got his license on Monday :/ Poor guy. He's the friend of one of the 7 sisters next door to us and they were all being so wonderful playing with our little ones when they had to call him over to tell him about his car. Kind of ruined the day for him.

I was including this because they look like little old men discussing politics and religion. :) But that yellow Jeep is the one that was hit. Don't buy your 16 y.o. such nice things! :) Although an accident like that could happen to anyone.