An awesome game of Twister

On Saturday we celebrated my nieces 6th birthday. She is so precious. When she gets out of the car and runs to me....there's nothing like it in the world! I helped my sister plan and organize some of the details. I made a few homemade decorations for the party. My sister, bless her heart, claims that she does not have the crafty gene. But I know it's there. I love simple, family parties. Why is it that we think our child's birthday party has to be perfect and expensive. I love, and so does my family, simple parties. These family parties started with my oldest son. Like I said before, his autism has caused us to 'stop and smell the roses' you could say. Even though, he is fourteen, his mind is much younger. When we have a get together and we tell him the family is coming, he gets so excited. He calls all of us together, 'the family.' His parties are big occasion's. It's his birthday for one and another because he has survived another year cancer free. He loves all the party games like musical chairs, balloon toss and other kiddy games. So when there's a party, the kids want to know what games we are going to play. Back to my niece's party...she had everything hot pink and black and Monster High decorations. It was raining outside so we decided to play Twister. Just so you know, that was the most fun! We played a kid game and then an adult game. It was the funniest thing. We are not the most fit family(some of them are....not me!)so watching us stretch and strain was hilarious. You could hear all the backs and knees popping and I'll not mention the gas! Whewh! I am so thankful for this time with 'the family.' I am done with expensive parties. We are making memories to last a lifetime. And you know, I'm sure God was laughing harder than we were. I think this Scripture sums it up:

Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." Psalm 126:2

He HAS done great things for us! We should not take for granted the time He has allowed us to have with our families.

Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. James 4:14