One of the really wonderful things about living in Utah are the Ferrin Family Birthday parties. The Utah kids have been having monthly parties for all those who have birthdays during the month for several years. When we moved to Utah two years ago, they moved the parties to our house, mostly because we are central to all of the kids (we live right in the middle with three kids 20 minutes north and three kids 20 minutes south), and also because the numbers had grown from around 12 to closing in on 30.
This month they had a pool and play party. They brought over a couple of swimming pools and we set up the "bounce house". It turned out to be the coolest summer day since early June but it was still in the low 80s and very wonderful weather. Besides the pool and bounce, they had Nintendo DS shared video games where they challenged each other to Mario Cart races, the regular games and toys downstairs, and food. There is always food at these parties. Everyone contributes something and we usually have a lot left over.
Each month a different family is the planner and host. Stef and Josh did the pool party. They decide what to do, what to eat, make all of the assignments, and are generally in charge. Next month Neil and LeAnn are planning the party. It does get to be a challenge getting a date where all seven families are available. We have to work around Kalin's football, Braden's soccer, and BYU football games!
Over the last year, we have had Pirate and Princess parties, picnics up the canyons, game nights, and several parties around different food themes. As I said, there is always food...
One of the really wonderful things about living in Utah are the Ferrin Family Birthday parties. The Utah kids have been having monthly parties for all those who have birthdays during the month for several years. When we moved to Utah two years ago, they moved the parties to our house, mostly because we are central to all of the kids (we live right in the middle with three kids 20 minutes north and three kids 20 minutes south), and also because the numbers had grown from around 12 to closing in on 30.
This month they had a pool and play party. They brought over a couple of swimming pools and we set up the "bounce house". It turned out to be the coolest summer day since early June but it was still in the low 80s and very wonderful weather. Besides the pool and bounce, they had Nintendo DS shared video games where they challenged each other to Mario Cart races, the regular games and toys downstairs, and food. There is always food at these parties. Everyone contributes something and we usually have a lot left over.
Each month a different family is the planner and host. Stef and Josh did the pool party. They decide what to do, what to eat, make all of the assignments, and are generally in charge. Next month Neil and LeAnn are planning the party. It does get to be a challenge getting a date where all seven families are available. We have to work around Kalin's football, Braden's soccer, and BYU football games!
Over the last year, we have had Pirate and Princess parties, picnics up the canyons, game nights, and several parties around different food themes. As I said, there is always food...
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