Downtown Fun

Where we live our down-town area has special summer activities once a month. Part of the down-town is set up to entertain children and the other part adults. Well, this month we decided to meet a few friends downtown and let the kids have a little fun. And being that 3 of our friends place-of-businesses were involved we thought it was a bonus!

First off, we hit our friends store -- She has a sweet little embroider / gift-shop. She was letting the kids create their own mugs & passing out balloons!! The kids were thrilled and there were "pink" balloons, so Anne Marie was happy

(until she popped it - but she was given a 2nd one - so, no worries!)

Anne Marie and her friends decorating their own mugs.

Anne Marie w/ her mug & balloon.


Then, it was off to the bakery. Another store owned by a friend of ours. She was letting each child decorate their own cookie. I don't have to tell you how well this went over!! WhooHoo!

(And I might have had a little "snack" while I was there too?!?!?!)

Anne Marie decorating her cookie -- there were sprinkles, mini-m-n-m's, candies, glitter-sprinkles, and icing...what more does a girl need? (You see what she went for 1st?!)

The kids enjoying their cookies!! YUM!!

Then, it was off to our local art-center. Another friend of ours has her own studio in the art center. The art center had crafts w/ pipe-cleaners set up for the kids.

Anne Marie made a crown w/ feathers & a pair of sunglasses.

"T-man" also made sunglasses (I think he gave Anne Marie the idea)

And Mira - (also a feather-wearing-princess) loving all over Mike!

The art center also had side-walk-chalk and Popsicles for the kids to enjoy outside.

What a GREAT time had by all --- here's what I want to know --- how did my friends get so talented & where the heck is my talent?? I guess I should just be totally thrilled (and I am) that my friends have such wonderful talents, because it's great to know "friends in high places!"