July 17

We hosted Abby's long-awaited grad party this afternoon. 

Adam's parents are both unfortunately down with COVID, but we were blessed to have my mom as well as Adam's brother Eric and his family over to represent our respective families. Also joining us were some wonderful friends from church (all of whom have had positive impressions on not just Abby but all of our kids), some equally awesome neighbors, and our lifelong pal Kristine.

It was 100 degrees outside as party time approached, so we moved some of the decorations (including the awesome balloon arch constructed by Isaac --whose lung capacity is mind-blowing-- and my mom) and Abby-memorabilia inside and put up the shade tents on the deck. 

And then we enjoyed conversation, pool time (for the cousins and Abby's friend Austin), way too much food from Chipotle, cupcakes (made by Abby and frosted by me), and shave ice as the afternoon gave way to early evening and one by one, our guests headed back to their homes.

Scorching temps aside, it was, I thought, a pretty nice way to celebrate our girl. I am thankful to and for every person who came to wish her well because it is a blessing to be surrounded by good people. And I am thankful for Abby and who she is because who she is is pretty awesome.