2009 National Night Out

Tuesday, August 4th was National Night Out (NNO). I am one of the planners for this grand event in my little neighborhood. Along with my good friend and neighbor, Gwen, we stuffed 100 mailboxes (federal offense, we know) and invited families to come grill out in the cul de sac. We weren't sure how many would show up, so we bought like a million hot dogs & polish sausages with buns. People started showing up around 6:00 pm, and it ended up being a blast! We had a good turnout from the neighbors and tons of kids ate junk food and ran around. Target reps showed up with free stuff and a little bean bag toss game. The police came and also handed out some trinkets for the kids. It was super fun and I'm already looking forward to it next year!

Andrea

People starting to show up for the NNO grill out

Sparking up the grill and getting the dog on there!

Everyone brought a dish to share - there was a good amount of food to go around.

Did you know that cheese puffs will stain your hands and face if you eat a million of them?

Matt finally eating after grilling about 50+ hot dogs.

Holly insisted that she wear her winter hat to the grill out - super funny and a little odd. But makes for a cute picture!

Myles with his buddy Mason - they ran around and ate a bunch of brownies all evening.

Here comes the Target reps! I thought it was a lost softball team at first...

Kids playing the bean bag toss that Target brought.

The police rolled up and the kids flocked to the truck - they thought it was cool.

Kids getting their trinkets

Liz holding her little Target dog

This is the official NNO hand shake so that we can avoid the spread of the Swine Flu!

Preston and Nicole pausing for a picture

Neighbors Shelly and Sara

Holly was so proud to get her hands on this balloon!

Group of neighbors catching up on the neighborhood gossip

Laura, Preston, and Nicole looking super cute

Bunch of kids playing in the backyard with the water/sand table.

Holly wearing a cute princess crown