Driveway Jam

Pinterest failed me...again. Why is it that the most simple looking projects are NOT simple?! We schlepped all the way to Lowes for these cheap poles to hang globe lights from, only to realize (after hours of brainstorming) that there was a simpler way, and we already had the one poll, hook, and zip ties that we needed. Oy. The boys liked the hardware store though. 

 

Our Parish priest is being moved after 24 years of leading the herd. We have been in the parish for 8 years, and we will miss him. Especially the boys. I've never met a priest who can win a child over with a smile and a song like Msgr. Nemec. One song on his guitar and they just love him. He also tells them constantly how wonderful they are. If you have my kids' hearts, then you have mine too. 

We decided to host one last driveway jam for Msgr. Nemec. Our block of neighbors can be seen gathering wherever Msgr. Nemec decides to sit down and play his guitar...someone's driveway, the school steps, the parking lot bench. Passers by stop to join us and the kids sing along and dance. Eventually someone brings out the wine and bourbon and we stay until the sun is down and we can't stand one.more.bug.bite. 

 

The kids built this. They love him so much.     

They sang Whiskey In the Jar (a Burda favorite), Would You Like To Swing On A Star, Sweet Home Alabama, etc. The kids were taught a special song at school for Msgr. so they sang that too.    

Elias snuck in a dance with his girl. 

The lights turned out pretty well! And were very practical...gosh it gets dark in the back at night! 

The kids were getting tired so we got glow sticks out. Always a crowd pleaser. The bubble machine was awesome too while it was still light.  

Msgr. sat down and made up a game with the glow sticks for the kids. Everyone had the giggles.   

This guy lasted 45 min past bedtime...til about 10pm. The big boys lasted three hours past bedtime. Yikes. 

Clean bubble machine and empty bottles...sure sign of a good time. 

Msgr. is headed one parish to the south. Not realizing the comfort his words brought Augustine said, "Its ok. If we miss Msgr. we can just go to Mass at Cathedral and he will be there!" 

There are some people we meet in life who forever keep a piece of our hearts. Thank you Msgr. Nemec for loving us so well.