​ I remember being envious as a child, envious that all the "other" kids celebrated their birthdays during the school year while I was stuck celebrating in the heat of summer at home - in July.

​It wasn't until we had our three children - two in November and one in March - I realized the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Hayes fits in this camp. Like our oldest, he was born close to the holidays which I've been told by our girls is just "the worst."

Imagine getting all your gifts - birthday and Christmas - within one or two months' time.

This year, however, Hayes' parents played the ultimate "cool parent" card and threw him a half-birthday party in July.

Complete with a bouncy slide and house, cousins and family members enjoyed a summer get-together without the craziness of the holidays coming into play.

Unlike in December, the crew of all boys were able to play outside in shorts! 

They swam.

They bounced.

They had water-gun battles.

The kids had their share of fun, too;)

What a great idea! (I may have to steal it.)

Thanks to the Dishongs for sharing a fun afternoon!