War Games

As I was trying to figure out how to have a fun party for 7 and 9 year old boys while on bed rest, my sweet friend Wendy came to the rescue! Her oldest Nic is in Everett's class and turned 10 at the end of September, so we decided to do a joint party with all three boys. And then Wendy and James found this AWESOME laser tag place in town. Party not at my house, Wendy helping with food, something fun for te kids---I was sold!!

So we met at the park with 10 boys to play a fun game of laser tag. And then Wendy and I saw grown men totally decked out in camo getting ready to go onto the field. We looked at each other and said--"Are we sending our kids into war games?!?"

But no worries, they were on a field by themselves, with an instructor coordinating all the games for them. They were safe.

The field was really neat with overgrown grass to hide in and old tanks and bunkers.

Here are Everett and Reid with part of their gear on.

the group getting instructions

almost ready to go.......

here come the helmets and vests.....

the birthday boys--Nic, Everett, and Reid

my sweet soldiers

and the guns........ready for battle fun!

The dads joined in to "help". They may or may not have had more fun than the boys and may or may not be planning another afternoon for adult laser tag.

And cupcakes for the birthday boys!

green flame!

Rylie and Lexie--

the little sisters who hung out with their babies while the boys played :)

We are so thankful for great friends that God has provided for our family here! The Wrights are such a fun family and it was SUCH a blessing to this mama to be able to do a party with them, so my boys could still have a fun party, even though I am on bed rest!