Bon Voyage Dave & Kara!

So the reason we went back to the town that Kevin grew up in and spent all of his "glory" days in highschool was because we were invited to a going away party for our dear friends, Dave & Kara. Dave & Kara are moving overseas to Scotland for graduate studies. It was a great reason or excuse for all of "THE GROUP" to get together for a BBQ. This was the first time that we have had a get together with our children. In the past we either were not parents yet OR kids were not at the event. Let's just say the party had a different feel to it with 9 kiddos there. Between the 8 guys in "THE GROUP" there are 11 children (4 girls and 7 boys) all under the age 6. Kevin & I had a wonderful time visiting with our greatest friends in between interupptions of our children. 

THE GROUP:  Blake, Adam, Ryan, Kevin, John, Dave, Erick, & Bill

These guys have been best friends since elementary school.

Kevin, Dave, and John....the three amigos! 

Hil & Becki (Ryans beautiful wife)
Becki & I have a ton in common. I always love my conversations and time with Beck

Kara (Dave's lovely wife), Becki, and me 

Kara & Dave are our adventure friends...they are moving to Scotland.  Kevin & I are hoping we can go over and visit. 

Erick grilling some amazing pork steaks.  Let me just tell you Erick & Mary are the most gracious hosts.  Erick is the BEST chef.  I can still taste the yummy cheesy hashbrown casserole...OMG it was GOOD! Thank you Erick & Mary for hosting the big event and for allowing us to stay overnight in your new beautiful home. 

Dave was Zachary's personal playmate.  Dave  would pick Z up, hang him upside down, and then land him on the couch. Zachary kept asking to do it again and again. 

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with our lifelong friends.  Thanks Mary & Erick for planning this wonderful weekend.