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My love of people, photography and the world began as a child. My family moved a lot and taking pictures was my way of remembering friends, capturing special places or moments and holding them close. Becoming a wife and a mother has always been a dream of mine and I count my blessings daily. I started this blog shortly after our daughter, Yaya joined our family through the blessing of adoption. Its purpose was to share pictures and stories about our life with family and friends. Later, it shared our adoption journey to our second daughter, Baby Bird as well. Now that our family is complete I like to think of it as our family’s journal or life book. I'm passionate about life, my family and preserving our history one snapshot at a time. The thing that amazes me most is the abundance of beauty God blesses us with every day and in the simplest ways if only we take the time to slow down and appreciate them.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Annual Office Picnic

Saturday, my mom and dad hosted their annual summer bbq for my dad's office.
As usual between 40-50 people showed up throughout the course of the day. Walking into their back yard and seeing it with tents, people and activities is a sight to see. I'll never forget the way Yaya's eyes lit up and mouth dropped open the first time she saw everyone.
This year's bbq was one of my favorites because of the games. They had a watermelon eating contest for the kids and adults.
The Winner
The licorice rope eating contest was crazy funny.
Pappy and Yaya with their game faces on.
Yaya still hasn't stopped talking about last year's pinata so I know it was a hit this year too.
The final game they played was a waterballoon toss. Who do you think got more out of control, the kids or the adults? The adults hands down.
I like this action shot of this young man spiking the beachball mid air.

13 comments:

Susie said...

What a fun office party:-)

Nichole said...

Looks like your parent's know how to throw a party! :o) And what an awesome backyard!!

BBB said...

Can I come next year!!??

Karin @ 6ByHisDesign said...

I love your pics - ever think about making 'em bigger? I must be getting old ;)

Tell me about the licorice rope game - I'm always in need of new ideas for backyard fun!

Blessings,
k

Gina said...

You and me Lizzy- Next year, we're there. I even know how to get there so we can crash!

Frizzy said...

Gina and Lizzy,
It would be crazy fun to have you both here! The more the merrier.

Gramma 2 Many said...

If I am eve forced to get a job, I am going to apply at your dad's office:)
So much fun!!

Rebecca Jo said...

Those "AIR JUMP" pictures are crazy!!!!

Bring on the licorice rope... I'd KILL in that... & then my belly would be KILLING ME!!! :)

Liz {Learning To Juggle} said...

WOW!! That looks like a really really fun picnic!!!

Wisconsin Girl said...

WHAT FUN!!!

Prudence Arcadia said...

You always do fun things. It's fun to have fun.

Bug said...

Love, Love, Love the picture of Pappy and Yaya! Your parent's backyard looks AWESOME! Looks like a great time had by all! So nice of your parents to do a big party like that for your dad's office!

Renata said...

What great fun!
Over here the summer office picnics are combined with the christmas party, so all your pictures remind me of christmas!