Yesterday was the last day of school, and it has been much anticipated in our family. We're ready for a more relaxed summer schedule, packed full of our favorite summer activities.
My friends and I wanted to do something really fun with our kids to celebrate the last day of school, and what could be more fun than a water balloon fight? Especially when they don't know it's coming? :)
We all filled balloons, packed the car with extra clothes and towels, and bought yummy ice cream treats. It had been such a hot week that we knew it would be the perfect thing. Well...the day arrived, and OF COURSE it was rainy and cold. We proceeded as planned, and had to change our location, but we still were hoping that it would work out.
We were in luck. The mission was on!
Two of us were ready and waiting in the field, hiding behind some trees and bushes, ready to make the first contact. Two of us went to get the kids, and led them out to the field. I'm not sure what they were expecting, but it certainly wasn't what happened next!
They rounded the corner, and water balloons started flying. You should have seen the kids' faces. There was a second of shock, and then it was on. I was laughing so hard, trying to hold my camera, throw water balloons, and try to avoid being hit, all at the same time. We did put a cooler of water balloons out for the kids, and soon it was an all out war. They were totally into it, and no side showed *much* mercy.
Emma scurried off to the side and joined one of her friends--she definitely prefers water balloon fights as a spectator sport--but Miss Kate was in on the action, along with Ryan.
No mercy...even for moms!
This is how Miss Emma felt about things...
We were in luck. The mission was on!
Two of us were ready and waiting in the field, hiding behind some trees and bushes, ready to make the first contact. Two of us went to get the kids, and led them out to the field. I'm not sure what they were expecting, but it certainly wasn't what happened next!
They rounded the corner, and water balloons started flying. You should have seen the kids' faces. There was a second of shock, and then it was on. I was laughing so hard, trying to hold my camera, throw water balloons, and try to avoid being hit, all at the same time. We did put a cooler of water balloons out for the kids, and soon it was an all out war. They were totally into it, and no side showed *much* mercy.
Emma scurried off to the side and joined one of her friends--she definitely prefers water balloon fights as a spectator sport--but Miss Kate was in on the action, along with Ryan.
No mercy...even for moms!
Scared? You should be!
This is how Miss Emma felt about things...
It turned out to be one of the most fun things we've done. The kids LOVED it, and I was cracking up at their comments. "That was so unexpected", "That wasn't very ladylike" (LOL), and "That was SO fun!".
I think we've started a new tradition.
8 comments:
BAA HAA HAA! Too funny! Hope you are saving good weather for when we come to Midland the 1st of July. :)
So fun!!! I LOVE the pictures and especially the video! Amberlee keeps watching it over and over! We are definately making this a tradition...it was WAY too much fun!!!
What a great idea! We may have to try this. BTW we just watched your mothers day video (it came on after your water balloon video). So cute. My younger kids are now dying to meet your cute family. We better make it happen one of these days! It's been way too long.
SO SO SO much fun. I don't know who enjoyed it more the kids or us. P.S. I still have my cooler full of balloons, we may just have to have round 2 next week!
Looks like everyone had a fantastic time!
What fun Mom's you are! I think that is a fabulous tradition! Welcome to summer!!
That looks like so much fun. Looks like a GREAT tradition for sure.
i'm so glad it turned out despite some not so perfect weather! so sad to miss it - maybe i'll just have to surprise you all some other time - when no one is expecting ;)
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