What A "Grape" Party

My dear friend Mackenzie had a great idea this year. You see her parents recently moved to a new home and the backyard seems somewhat magical in the eyes of our little ones. It has lots of trees, backs up to a hill, and is covered in grapes around the back deck.

Her idea sprouted with the growth of the grapes, and what they could possibly do with them all once they were ripe. That is when she decided to throw an end of summer grape party.

Her and her mom made some tasty, healthy snacks

Grape cupcakes

There were yummy snacks, a homemade bunch of grapes pinata, and a little pool full of cold water.

The kids loved it all, but they especially loved the bucket of grapes they hopped in in order to squish them with their feet.Don't worry, that grape juice was not served at this party;)

 There a storm was rolling in, and even though it was cold and windy there was nothing we could do to keep them out of the little pool.

They were shivering with blue lips but we couldn't get them inside until the very end.... but the moment they were warm and dry the rain really started and the sunset was unbeatable... so back outside they went.

loving the rain

Having so much fun!

These guys just giggled and had a blast. And as I watched Maddix playing, I was reminded of a summer rain storm I played in when I was little. The sky had been the same color and the laughs had been just as loud... and out in the gutters running around had been me, Mackenzie and her brothers. Now years later we all stood on he front porch watching our children run around:) Time flies and I wouldn't trade these moments for all the money in the world.

Friends Forever
Sisters Sweet

Thanks for all the memories over the years and for the memories our kids now get to share!