This 4th of July weekend, Calen and I headed up to Huntington Beach for the annual Balboa Circle block party at my parents house. This year was probably the best yet for so many reasons!
So many of our friends came up from San Diego, down from LA (and Fresno) and of course all over HB to celebrate with us and we had such a great time. The food was amazing as always! I’m talkin my Dad’s special sausage, jack cheese, tortilla, and pico pico creations to start, deviled eggs, macaroni salad, potato salad, spicy thai noodles, puppy chow, chips and dip, strawberries, baked beans, cream puffs, homemade ice cream, red vines, a yummy white chocolate raspberry cake (I think), a chocolate bunt cake, watermelon, hot dogs, veggie dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, I mean the list goes on and on! It was a spread for sure! I was obviously too busy eating to take a picture, so you will just have to imagine for yourselves! Here is ONE of my Dad cookin up his specialty!
Then of course came the sporty part of the day. Calen and Darrin were getting their b-ball on early in the day. And of course, the infamous volleyball tournaments that take place throughout the day. It was pretty intense as the day went on and people were having a lot of fun.
And then there were those of us who decided to take the more relaxing approach. It was a beautiful day outside and so some of us were basking in the sun, staying cool in the shade, and trying to get the stupid ball into the cup!
One of my absolute favorite parts of the 4th of July however is the free ice cream truck that comes around our block! This has been a part of my 4th of July tradition for YEARS growing up! The realtor in our area rents out an ice cream truck and comes around giving out ice cream to all of the good boys and girls. I personally ALWAYS go for the fire cracker pop. Looks like everyone was enjoying this special tradition!
Finally we came to the big finale of our party! And no I am not talkin fireworks! I guess I don’t know if this would be a finale since it didn’t end our day, BUT it was the reason we were all there! THE FAMILY WAGON 4th OF JULY BLOCK PARTY DEBUT! My Dad’s dream finally came true as we had Family Wagon rockin the cul-de-sac! Ever since my Dad heard Family Wagon play, he has always wanted them to come and play at the block party. It was SO much fun, and everyone had a great time rockin out! I know it totally made my family’s day.
Like I said…the best 4th of July a girl could ask for. Good friends, good food, good music, good fun.
As for the baby update of the week! I had another check up today and…drum roll PLEASE!!!!
I GAINED 3 MORE POUNDS!!!
I am now weighing in at a total of 6 pounds heavier than when this journey began. I was quite proud, and yet my midwife simply laughed at me and rolled her eyes saying that I had better sneak out the back door before every pregnant woman out in the waiting room finds out and hates me forever! Haha! Did I mention I LOVE our midwife? She is always cracking me up. So in summary, baby and I are doing just wonderfully!
I am off to my first baby shower this weekend in Huntington Beach and I CANNOT WAIT! My mother-in-law Lynette flew in from Kansas last night so that she could be here for the week and I know we are just going to have an amazing time. ALSO, my second mom Becky Reeves flew in to HB this morning and is helping my mom prep for the weekend. So many fun things and so many fun people! Good thing Baby Lucas has decided to pop out so that I am showing as to not disappoint anyone! Now we just need him to give a few good kicks for Grandma Lucas to feel! (PS he was a little show off over the 4th weekend and my Dad, Alyson, and Kelsy all got to feel him for the first time!)
I suppose that is all for now. Calen and I are doing really well and just getting more and more excited for this little one. Pray for our continued energy and positive spirits as we head into the 6th week stretch!
Love you all!
Kendall
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