The Kelleys of Wembley Court

Bath Tub Babes

June 2011

our blue eyed girl

and our green eyed boy

Our last t-ball game was this week, and we ended the season with a win! Max really enjoyed playing a new sport. We have discussed on more than one occasion how much harder t-ball is than soccer. Max says, "there is just a lot to do." He has loved playing with new friends and learning new skills. He has decided that for the fall he wants to play t-ball, soccer, and swim. Whoa! I don't think we are ready for that as parents. I guess we will have to have several conversations before sign ups!

Decades of Birthdays

May 29, 2011

This spring our cul-de-sac experienced several milestone birthdays. We had a 30th, 40th, and 50th to celebrate. The idea arose to have a big party with a band and we all ran with the idea. The afternoon started with a cookout for all our family and close friends. We had great grilled burgers and hot dogs with all the fixins. We cooled off from the heat wave by swimming in the pool and the kids played on the board and slide. After singing and cake we all got ready for the big party. We had watched the band set up all day and were excited to hear them. They started playing as the sun set and rocked on until a little after midnight. At the height of the night I believe we had around 200+ people in attendance. The 50th birthday boy found the band so it was lots of childhood music for me. They sounded really good and played hits from the 70s and 80s. We had lots of fun watching and listening to them. As the night got later a few people made it to the dance floor to show their stuff. It was a memorable night and wonderful to party with such wonderful friends.

Kat-e-bug the water bug

Birthday Cake

Michael & Shannon and Kerri & Dan

Memorial Day BBQ

May 28, 2011

Dad's BBQ was another success this year. The attendance was a little bit down, but those of us there still had a great time. Dad did his usual chicken breats, pork shoulders, and pork butts. Mmmm Mmmm! It was all really good. We look forward to this weekend every year. The kids love playing in Big Daddy's yard and creek, and we enjoy the family time and YUMMY food.

Everyone helped with shredding the meat and packaging it.

Dad tending his meat!

Cousins in the Creek: Max, Tristan, and Kayla

Mike, Barbara, and Jay chopping some more meat

Nanny and her sister, Louise

Aunt Linda with several of her grandchildren: Zak, Alaina, Abby, Sara, and Nathan

Josie with little brother, Todd

Good Eats!

Kelley Girls: Kayla and Mary Kate

Uncle Tony, Mark, and Bull

Kelley Crew: Jay, Dianne, Cheri, Lee, Chris, and Ty