Karla turns 40 in style

John organized a fabulous surprise party for Karla's 40th birthday on Friday. Burritos, beer and a band in the backyard. Good times!Kara brought amazing cupcakes. Susan and the birthday girl are fab in red shoes.The crowd relaxes.
Lindsay was on hand to wrangle the Kosar boys.

FriendsMuckin it up with the band- Gritz and Jellybutter.

friends

Michael brings out the fabulous creme puff cake from Elons.

The kids look through the window

g'night!

The king lives and a night with the Hughleys

I had an impromptu mini-Craftapalooza (Craftapaloozina?) last weekend with Glo and mom. Gloria made AMAZING shades for her skylights and I made a present for Ms. Karla Kosar who just turned 40 in amazing style! She loves Elvis. Check out the napkins and coasters:

With all our giggling and cackling, we wore dad out.On Saturday night Brad, Amy and Katherine Hughley joined us for dinner. I loved seeing you guys!

Katherine and Esther.

Katherine in pjs.

A star is born??

Art Camp: day 4

My idea for day 4 of art camp was to walk to Piedmont Park from Glo's and create sidewalk chalk drawings along the way. Robert and Esther were happy to mark our path along the way. That was the extent of any chalk drawings. But we had fun!!At the park, we saw the turtle that Glo and Scott confiscated from their pond and transported to the park in a purse. Look at him below:

We have enjoyed cooling off at Glo and Scott's place on these summer afternoons. Thanks for the ice water, treats, movies and hospitality!

Relaxing at Glo's.

Room time, back at home.

Art Camp: day 3, painting outside and a trip to the High

A morning cuddle. Do not attempt the following at home:
I let all three children paint on the deck at the same time. You have been duly warned.

A red foot.

The kids had a great time painting. It got all over their bodies, their clothes their shoes and their mom. Baths followed immediately.

After a complete change of clothes, we drove to the High museum to meet up with Beth, Jack and Paul Friglingos.

Outside the High- love the courtyard!

Jack and Beth are amused by something.

Robert, Paul and Esther painted with sand.We bade farewell to Mr. Monet as we left.

Back at home, Robert and Esther created an art gallery of their own:

Note the bargain basement pricing: $1 for each.