National Night Out BBQ on August 5th

National Night Out BBQ - the fun is just starting!

NNO BBQ - People getting to know people!

Things got a bit crazy... Gwen and I now have a criminal record.... :)

Myles climbing in the cop car

Mason and Nicole in the cop car

The kids all swarm to the cop car to explore... let's hope this is the last time they see the inside of a squad....

Myles and Mason have a new buddy - the Champlin Police!

The Champlin Police hand out trinkets to the kids

Myles gives Nicole a ride - don't worry, there was no speeding!

Fran and Erik pause for a picture!

Rob and Nicole checking out a toy

Little Holly was soaking up the attention all night! Here is our neighbor Sara giving her a smooch!

Gwen and Andrea - the Master Planners!

Erik and Gwen having a beer before the cops arrive - Just kidding!

The Johnson family and the Thielke family decided that we would organize and host our neighborhood National Night Out (NNO). Gwen designed the fliers, Erik stuffed the mail boxes, and I crossed my fingers that we would have more than our 2 families attend the BBQ! After a trip to the grocery store, we came home loaded up with meat to grill. In total we had: 36 burgers, 24 polish sausages, 16 brats, 24 hot dogs, and all the buns you could eat! The neighbors started coming shortly after 6:00 pm, and I believe I counted a total of 45 people (adults and kids). It was a blast!!!!! Everyone brought a dish to share, and we spent the next 2 hours hanging out and getting to know people that live in our neighborhood. The kids ran around and stuffed their faces with junk food. Towards the end of the BBQ, the Champlin Police stopped by with trinkets for the kids, and let them climb around in the squad car - it was a total success! A huge Thanks to Gwen for partnering with me on this fun event! Let's hope someone else takes it next year! :)

Love, Andrea