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August 2, 2008
The weather could not have been better…somewhere around 84 degrees and dry. Today was our annual block party day. Everything was absolutely perfect. The kids on the block jumped for hours in the rented jumping jack, they also had the run of the street, riding their bikes and playing every classic summer game possible. One of our neighbors is a belly dancer and gave all the brave women and girls lessons…yup I did it…great fun. The guys sat around in a circle talking about music and strumming guitars. We had a talent show, water balloon toss, musical chairs, and just a lot of fun. The whole day was topped off by a movie in one neighbor’s back yard…a sheet up on the garage, a laptop, popcorn, blankets in the grass… I can’t help but wonder if these days will be magic for Miika. Will she say, “I remember when….”
As for Nathan, there was so much music and excitement that he stayed close. One of our neighbors gave him a toy guitar and he was completely mesmerised by it…our little music man. It was nice not to have to chase him all day which is often what we have to do when we are at outdoor events.
Truly a magical day…