Night Out

"National" Night Out was this past Tuesday.  Its purpose is for people to spend the evening outdoors getting to know your neighbors.  I heard the police department especially supports these evenings. The more we know and get involved in the community, the safer families can be sort of thing.  Anyway, our HOA sponsored an event at our park. They had dinner, several booths, and a talent show.  This was my favorite of the activities the HOA has put on - or maybe its because Rylee is older and can enjoy more things. not sure which.

 

A local petting zoo was there giving pony rides (I thought Rylee would be scared, but she LOVED it!!) and they had the CUTEST baby pigs.

 

 There was a face painting booth where the kids could choose from about a dozen designs. The football was 100% Rylee's idea. I pointed out all the cutesy girly things like a butterfly/ladybug/flower but NOPE. she wanted the football :)  Her Daddy was so proud.

 She kept asking to go back and give Elmo a hug.  She was much more hesitant around Buzz Lightyear, I guess I should introduce her to the wonder that is Toy Story.

The police put on a little dog show, explaining all the things they train their dogs to do.  We were able to get the kids finger (and in Kelsey's case foot) printed for our files, and Rylee and I sat/played in a police car pushing the sirens.

Pretty sure the only 'neighbors' we talked to were ward members, Michael had meetings so he wasn't able to stay the whole time but we had fun.

on a side note: Michael was interested (and therefore nominated) to be the landscape commitee chair for the HOA.  He's excited to get more involved.