Family Home Evening at the Gouge's Home

Last Monday we were invited to Doug and Candace Gouge's home to enjoy Family Home Evening with them and friends Dennis and Hannah Carlson's Family.  We started the evening with dinner, it was the perfect evening for a barbecue and that's what we had.  The children sat outside at their own tables, Amelia, of course, sat with the Leona and Madison at the princess table. 

After a great dinner and delicious desserts, it was time for the children to change into their swimsuits and for the real fun to begin.  I couldn't believe my eyes when we went out into the front yard, they had a huge, inflatable slide, complete with a water cannon.  I have to admit, although it was just for the kids, I would have loved to have gone on it myself!!!!

Amelia didn't have any reservations at all, and with daddy's help, immediately started climbing to the top of the slide.

Following are some photo's of her having fun on the slide - I love her adventurous spirit!

Doesn't her face say it all?

She ran straight back to the line for another turn...

"Ready?"

It didn't take long and she was comfortable climbing all by herself.

Boston Celtics fans Matthew and Doug watch on.

Martin and Leona Carlson loved the slide too.

There was a smaller pool with a little slide for the littler ones.

After a few turns on the bigger slide, and after slipping down after trying to climb to the top, our girl decided it was time to stick with the zebra pool.

As the sun began to set, it was time for a water fight, but not just between the children...oh no...they decided that the target should be Doug.  here they are filling up their cups and water guns.

Amelia found that the water cannon from the slide was a great way to fill up her cup.

"Oh Doug...where are you?"

Splash!  She got him, and this I might add, was after he had already changed his clothes once.

...and again!  He was such a good sport.

By the end of the evening, she was so cold, but didn't care a bit.  She had a blast!

I am so grateful for good friends and families, who share our love of the Gospel.  Amelia can't wait to see them again and keeps asking when she can go and spend the night at Doug and Candace's house!