One of Chris and Lisa’s first few dates was to John and Carol’s annual crawfish boil. It is always a great time with lots to eat! John and his step dad, Lance do an amazing job cooking the main course. Carol always does and amazing job decorating and sends fun party goodies home for Leia (and Ivy this year). This year is the first year Leia has not came with us since she arrived; instead she spent the night at Mimi and Papa’s while Ivy hung out with mommy and daddy since she is still on mommy’s milk. Leia had a blast at Mimi and Papa’s (even told mommy she was not ready to go home when Lisa went to pick her up – a first). Even though Leia was not there, Mrs Carol sent her home a necklace, sombrero, maracas, and yummy shrimp and crawfish (Leia LOVES seafood!). Ivy partied-hard with mommy and daddy staying out till 9:00. Really, Ivy did AWESOME since we were outside ALL DAY and she did not get a good nap the whole day either. While Ivy did not get to partake in the main course (daddy thought she was too young or it was to spicy) she enjoyed yummy fruit and dips with everyone, entertaining the adults, and watching the kids run around. Thank you John and Carol for a great time with friends!

Time to eat

Ivy chilling in daddy’s lap while mommy helped Mrs Carol a few minutes

Cherry (John’s mom) playing with Ivy

Now it was Ivy’s turn to pick one

Ivy asking what am I supose to do with this again?

I think I will just eat it

Ivy with John’s mom and step-dad

Towards the end there is a big clean up party where everyone helps peel the rest of the crawfish

This year it took longer than normal so several people toasted to friends with a shot