Fourth of July 2012

This year was a pretty fun year to celebrate Independence Day. In years past, Skylar has always been pretty terrified of the loud fireworks and the out of control sparklers. But this year, now that she's my big and brave four year old- she really seemed to enjoy it. Bryce - being ALL boy - LOVED it! Of everyone though, I think that daddy liked it the most. It's a time when he gets to unleash the inner pyro with his wife's consent.

We started the day out with friends at the parade. Daddy had to work which was a bummer but we still had so much fun. And he made up for it with a beautiful display of fireworks! The parade was something I wasn't really sure about since the kids are still so young and it's so very hot but they did great! Bryce was all about cheering on each and every float that came by and at one point, he practically threw his juice at me to applaud the war veterans. It was hard not to get emotional. Here's a little glimpse of our parade fun -

It was a wonderfully HOT time! SO thankful for good friends and family. Speaking of family, after the parade we went home to have some lunch and then headed to Papa's house where we got to have some pool time. It was definitely needed after our excursion to the parade. We enjoyed swimming, eating, and visiting. Skylar and Adley even braved the pool with no water wings! It was a great 4th of July indeed. This is a pic of Jaymee with her Adley and me with my Skylar -all cousins!

And here's a pic of my wonderful Grandmother with *some* of her greats and grandson, Jack. She's an amazing women whom I love and adore!