Birthday Party Attempt :-]

Nolan's birthday is in the middle of August, which, here in Texas, means HOT!!! So we decided to have a birthday party for him at a local spray park (or a sprayground as some call it). Makes sense, right? Unless, of course, there is a series of freakish thunderstorms that leads to flash flooding. Like today. :) We kept our eyes on the weather throughout the day and it looked as if our party time might be in a window of cloudy but rain-free weather. We went early, set up for the party, our friends showed up and about 15 minutes later...BOOM! Thunder. Massive thunder. Followed by equally loud lightning. We tried to wait it out and let the storm clouds pass by. We even had Nolan do his official cake-smash on Russ's lap between claps of thunder. But then the rain came and it was time to pack it in. Nolan, we tried. We really really tried. But you, my darling little water-baby had a blast and were oblivious to the extreme weather taking place all around you, so I suppose we can call it a success?? I have to say, our friends were awesome and stuck it out until the very end. Here are the few pictures I took during our 30 minute birthday party.

Notice Garrett's pouty face. He so wanted that cake. Don't worry, you'll see him smiling in the video soon.

And Garrett helps him out. Sweet.

This was our view from the car as we left the park. POURING. Definitely a birthday to remember.