Front Yard Friday

Last Friday we had our second "Front Yard Friday of the summer. Basically, they are mini block parties with minimal work on the part of the organizers.

Paul and Sarah (Robert's parents) pull their barbecue out into the front yard, set up some card tables and we have a bring-your-own-dinner/potluck. Totally informal. The kids play, the grown-ups chat, its fabulous!

Last time we got official permission from the city to block off the street. However, the police department said we couldn't do this too often--its work for them. So this time we decided it was easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. We blocked off the street and our plan was that if someone complained we would deny knowing who put up the cones/garbage cans. Of course, we weren't too worried abour someone complaing because all the affected houses were outside with us!

The top picture was Kathryn's daughter Rachel, "Queen of the Little Kids" pushing everyone on her old swing. Anthony stood in line with the other kids but didn't get to ride.

I love the wagon picture. I believe A. the 8 year old next door was pulling the wagon at that point. He gave a whole bunch of wagon rides.