Rocket Launch Day

I hate to jinx it, but we've had some nice weather lately. 

As we head into our July 4th holiday and boat vacation, our group of friends (same friends going on vacation) decided to hold a rocket launch for our kids. You know, like the ones we did back in middle school.

Nick decided he'd get the kits for the kids and we had to put them together prior to launch day.

It was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, but because we had wind and some rain, we decided to postpone launch till Sunday. 

Perfect weather! 

That's a lot of kids! These are the same two families we will be vacationing with in a few days. 

My friend built a new barn. And it's huge. (Also, notice my lashes? Got them lifted Saturday! Oh and my brows! Cuz good Lord those were outta control!)

Like, legit, huge. 

Feels like summer camp. There are only 3 girls in the bunch. My two and Steve's BFF's kid. 

Do you see the tiny white dot? That's one rocket.

Looking for it!

My Bubba enjoying her plain chicken wings and watermelon! And her first time having pop - grape soda! 

Getting ready!

We took a little walk and found this swing.

Almost Ava's turn! 

Dad back there looking like a criminal, as per usual. LOL. And my BABY! Looking so old these days. 

Getting a lesson on pushing the button.

That tiny black dot is the drone.

Just a gorgeous day, all around! 

Here all the kids are on their scooters. My mom actually JUST got the girls theirs and they wanted so badly to bring them. We also brought the golf cart and the girls had a blast driving the kids around on it. It was funny to see their "posse" driving around. 

So all of these kids...I've known one of their parents (the dads, actually) forever. One since I was 10 and in 5th grade. We dated in 7th grade. He has two boys (11 and 6.5). Then Rich, the one with 4 boys who are almost 9, just turned 7 and 5.5 year old twins (lol). I've known him since he was 19. I told one of his boys the story of when he was 19 (and I was 23?) and we were riding crotch rocket motorcycles (Steve had one) but I was riding on the back of Rich's for whatever reason and he just went up in a wheelie! Scariest thing ever. But since we survived it, it was pretty cool. 

Then there's Steve's BFF who has a little girl who is 4 days older than Ava. They've known each other since grade school (lived across the street from each other) and he was the best man at our wedding. 

We had a great day hanging with some great people. I can't wait to do it again in a few days...on BOATS!