but did not stay myself. when i returned home my house quickly filled up with kids that had not been invited to the party. they soon had a soccer game going and more or less had a party of their own. i am so thankful that even though my yard is small i at least have one. so many of the homes in my neighborhood have no yards and front doors that open up directly onto the alley. the kids some time play in the alley but lately with all of the rain that we have been having the alley has been so muddy that you can scarcely even drive 