4th of July Weekend

Luke, Chase, Paige, Jordyn, Casey & Ryan-Friday Night



Caleb, Charlie Vanessa, Chase, Mary, CeCe & Luke-Sat. Night

Setting off firework poppers

Sparklers

Aunt Katie, Luke & baby Colton

Dylan being Dylan

Chase swimming in the pool-Sunday

Making 4th of July treats with Aunt Katie

Cassi with a butterfly on her shoulder-Monday

The boys in the pool on the 4th

We had a busy and fun 4th of July weekend this year. Friday night we had friends over for pizza. I met both Sara and Julie when we were pregnant with our first children in a water aerobics class. We've stayed in touch though play group and girls nights out. Our husbands and kids get along great. It was a fun night with friends.

Saturday my sister came in from the city to spend some time with us. We went over to Trevor and Jackie's house. Our friends Dylan and Maria were there also. The guys had a great time lighting off fireworks for the kids (and themselves)! The kids got to throw "snaps" which they thought were awesome. They also did sparklers which was fun to watch. I loved talking with Maria and Jackie, and we had another great evening.

Sunday, the 4th, we set up the new pool in the backyard and let the boys and the neighbors, Tyler, Ryan, and Payton play. They had a fabulous time. My sister helped me get some treats ready for the neighborhood 4th of July part. The party was a nice time and a chance to get to know some of the neighbors a little better. We feel so lucky to live in a place where there are other children that are the boys ages and people that are friendly, warm and willing to help out.

Monday was Blake's dad's birthday so we went over to my in-laws. It was a really nice time to sit around and watch the kids play with their water guns. Of course Blake and his cousin Keith threw both Dana (my sister-in-law) and Eilleen (my mother-in-law) in the kid's pool. It truly was hilarious and the kids got such a kick out of the silliness from the adults. All in all, a great weekend!