What's a Block Party?

(parents note: this actually occured several days ago. We would have posted sooner, but the internet tubes were full or something like that)

Ho hum, another day outside in my coozy car. I like to drive back and forth while viewing my land. Let's go to the end of the driveway and see what's going on in the world.

What in the world is this?!? Momma, why didn't you tell me we were having a block party? Oh, you did. Oh, that's why daddy's home early. Whatever, look at the size of that firetruck!

These trucks can be a little scary at first. Luckily, my neighbor Trouble (Emma from across the street, but he calls her trouble) was there to help me out. She's very taken by me - I have that effect on people.

To properly view the firetruck, you must circle it multiple times. You should even refuse the nice fireperson's offer to enter the truck until you have observed all the details around the truck.

After climbing the stairs and wondering around the inside for awhile (it's really roomy), I was ready for my picture. Daddy, get out of the way. Trouble and I are posing.

Like I said, it's a big firetruck. Luckily, I was able to remind people of this fact many times. By the way, the lights and siren are cool too. Just as long as I am ready for them.

The firepeople were also nice enough to hook up a hose for the kids to control. I decided to stay back and make sure the truck didn't go anywhere. But, as you can see, this was a big hit at the party. For some reason, Trouble and others were drenched by the time the hose was put away. Wierd.

Besides the firetruck, we had several other games and activities. Apparently daddy was in charge of activities. He's quite the game master I hear (daddy prefers the term activity guru). In this scene, Jake was nice enough to toss a water balloon around with me. The other kids weren't very good at this game as their balloons kept breaking. I think we won this one, Jake!

Another activity that went over extremely well was the egg drop. The kids were partnered up and had 15 minutes to use straws and tape to protect the egg. After winning the balloon toss, I sat this one out to allow for other winners. Here, daddy is atop the ladder to start dropping the eggs. Wow, that's high up there. They made a cool 'splaaaat' when they hit the ground. Only 3 of 10 made it past round one. But I think everyone was a winner based on the shouts of joy.

As all of us kids ran around the streets playing, it was a great night. We even had a parade where everyone went through the crowd in their decorated bikes, scooters, and skateboards. I still like my wagon, especially since someone pulls me. However, I was interested in this contraption. Tiny wheels, handlebars. Hmm, why won't this thing work? I think someone needs to pull me.

Never forget about Dave's Big Truck. And it's Dave's. And it's a truck. What's not to like?

In the end, the block party was a great night of food, neighbors, and playing in the street. Unfortunately, AJ a little too used to playing in the street, now a hard habit to break. Sigh.

Can't wait until next year!