Lindsey's Summer Fun

Lindsey and her friend Zach put together a Pirates of the Caribbean party with sixteen kids from church, plus our neighbor, Todd. Here's Todd with Lindsey and some of the other girls. The all enjoyed "Caribbean" Haystacks, then a packed theater one night after the movie opened, to a sold out crowd.

Comments

ninnies said…

That was a blast! Todd looks like he's enjoying himself! ^_^ lol. I liked that night of fun! Thanks.
-Lindsey-

July 31, 2006 9:40 PM

ninnies said…

That was a blast! Todd looks like he's enjoying himself! ^_^ lol. I liked that night of fun! Thanks.
-Lindsey-

July 31, 2006 9:40 PM

Anonymous said…

Kelly, could you be a cuter mom to host something like that? What a fun idea. Glad they are creative and having fun activities. Lindsey is going to be as clever and talented as you are!

August 01, 2006 11:45 AM

Kelly said…

Thanks, Summer! Zach's mom said if I worried about the food, she'd have it at her house, for the record. There was an equal number of girls and boys and they all savored the food and enjoyed the movie. Austin's mom even emailed me and asked how I cooked the chicken because he thought it was so good. I thought that was cute.

August 01, 2006 10:19 PM

Anonymous said…

Yummy, what was the chicken recipe? Do share! :)

August 02, 2006 3:37 PM

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