After a busy week of moving, buys week of Comcast, plumber…. we had a pool party for Chase…. he was totally surprised!  i just love it.  i almost gave up as i thought for sure one of his friends had told him.  Chase even had been at his friend Andrew’s house and the invitation was posted on the refrigerator and knowing Chase he had already had 4 glasses of milk.  Andrew was certain he had seen it, but he hadn’t.  As all parties go, there were hot dogs and chips, cupcakes and candles and a pinata that was not broken open in the ordinary fashion but was thrown off the roof onto the cement below.  Well, that’s one sure fire way to break open a Pokemon.  The kids had so much fun swimming and flipping, rafting and chatting.  A few girls were in the mix – it was summer, not the best time for a birthday party when summer travel plans interfere.  But ever since we moved into our new house with a pool it has been one big swim party everyday.  As a mom, i love it.  i just love having Chase and his buddies here, having fun, enjoying the pool and safe where i can see them.  What is not safe you may ask – skateboarding, the boys are so passionate about it.  It’s hard to fathom.  It is not easy although they make it look easy as they glide down Tunnel road from Skyline. More on that later.  HAPPY 14th Birthday, CHASE!!

I was in blue, the pool was blue, the napkins were blue, the cupcake writing was blue and the Pokemon pinata was blue.  Or turquoise.  Not planned but thought i’d mention it since i just noticed it. xoxo  The electrician just left and now I am ready for the guests to arrive.  And to see if Chase really is surprised.The girls playing a game of poker while Chase looks on.  Noni and Lisa, Max’s mom, Heidi, my partner and her daughter Sophia and Quentin’s wife too.  And Q is behind the camera as always.  Thanks Q !Dive  SPLASH  Jump  Thrash  Swim  Eat  Play  Greet