let the battle begin...

Nope, this is not a party. This is what our yard looks like every evening, beginning around 4:30, and often lasting until nearly 9:00. There are about 5 or 6 kids not pictured here, and they ALL live on our cul-de-sac! Needless to say, this is definitely a family neighborhood, and our kids love it. Lately, the nightly theme has been "The Great Battle," with every weapon from swords to water guns to light sabers. The girls are just as involved as the boys, although in this picture, the girls are cruising in the background while the boys practice their moves.