play dates

We have the best friends. All of them. I was just looking back through some recent pics on my phone and realized how many fun times we've had with friends recently. I had to document them!

A few weeks ago David took Patrick Bryant with him to volunteer at a Young Life camp going on at CVP. Since it was YL, Bryan Spillman was working too so I suggested Camille and Collette come over to have our own play time. We set up the pool and other water toys in the front yard (like rednecks) and let the babies loose. First of all, I need to make clear how much these two LOVE each other. Crawford has lots of little friends he hangs out around on a regular basis, but Collette is his favorite. They actually play together, and it is so sweet. Also, "Lett" is the only friend name he says voluntarily. He loves her.

I mean, seriously. Could these two be ANY CUTER??? No way.

She was dumping water on his head and he just let her. Awesome. 

After play time and bath time (also ridiculously adorable), we grabbed a pizza and had a picnic! I have such fond memories of having special treat "picnics" on the living room floor growing up, and though I was worried they were still too young for it - they did GREAT! They both could tell it was a special treat, and they were extra well-behaved. 

The icing on the cake is that I LOVE Camille. It has been such a joy to become close to her this year. We have traded hosting dinner nights back and forth every few weeks, and we've squeezed in lots of walks and play dates. We love the Spillmans!

We met Patrick and Hayden for a "yay! school is out!" lunch at Crust a few weeks ago. Crawford seriously loves her. He doesn't snuggle with anyone, but he was giving Hayden some serious love when we left. We met them at the pool after his nap that afternoon and the fun just kept on coming.

PS- this girl is all grown up and stunning. When did that happen?!

Last week the Jenkins girls had their first swim meet of the summer against Stuart Heights! We always try to make it to a few meets, and that one especially since it is in our neighborhood. I didn't know how it would go with our tiny little runner, but he stayed occupied eating a lot and the girls helped him play tetherball to his heart's content. They are SOO sweet (to us, to each other, to Crawford, etc.) and they are growing so fast. Literally. Laney is taller than me! It was the highlight of our week to spend time with that precious family that we love so dearly.

We've been enjoying the nice weather by playing outside and with water toys a lot. C is loving a good plastic spoon/shovel these days... weirdo! One day we went to Cooper's house and then straight to the Linhosses! This kid is rotten getting to play with his friends so much (and maybe his mommy is too :)).

Obviously we forgot a hat and had to borrow one...

And lastly, David essentially had a play date last week when Andy and his new wife Reisha spent the night on their way through town. It was so sweet to get to know her better and to let the boys do their thing. I think she was a bit overwhelmed by these two together. They are the best :).