Slumber Party

Cameron had hardly been able to contain himself all week.  Finally, Friday had arrived and he could stop counting the days.  Not only was there a field trip at school, but it was also to be his first ever slumber party.  Invitations had been handed out and plans had been made.  Now he only had to make it to 3:15 to get the ball rolling.

Cameron invited his three usual guests - Evan, Cade and Braxton - plus one newby, Jared Beer, Cade's cousin.  The boys talked non-stop on the way home.  They were not sure what to do first, but Cam let them know that it would be Nerf gun wars.  Everyone ran in, kicked their shoes off and headed downstairs.  There was a lot of yelling and cheering.  I only had to intervene once and that was when doors were slammed.  The boys had time to also play outside and have a treasure hunt before Doug got home from soccer practice.

Meg came down to my room during the day to let me know that there was no way she could be alone with five fourth graders and needed a friend to spend the night.  Thus, Kaitlin came over after soccer practice.  The girls weren't up for a cookout with the boys and spent their time walking through the neighborhood.  The boys, however, thoroughly enjoyed roasting hotdogs and make delicious hot "smoos".  

Our night activities kicked off with a trip to Wawasee Bowl for Glow Bowl.  Meg and Kat were definitely up for that and finished two games before the boys finished one.  They were home waiting to play Ghost in the Graveyard when the boys got back.  There was a lot of screaming, but also a ton of fun in our backyard.  By ten everyone decided to come in.  I heard the girls say "That was so much fun" as they came in the door.  There was no disagreement from the boys.  They were ready for wii and movies in the basement.  

Cam has a great group of friends.  I hope it stays that way for many years to come.  It was definitely an awesome first slumber party.