The Most Laid Back 4th of July Ever!

I'm a few days late, but I honestly do not have much to say about this years 4th of July. We had big plans to head to the lake and let the kids play on a giant water slide while eating some amazing food with family and friends... but none of that happened. Instead, it rained ALL. DAY. It has rained for a week straight here and the 4th was no exception. I made a trip to Hobby Lobby with my mom and then went to the grocery store alone to get the ingredients for frito pies since there was no way to cook out. I did make a double chocolate Coca Cola cake for the first time and it was by far the best cake I have ever made. True Story. :) The rain let up just enough right after dark for us to go play in the drive way (the ground is a sopping mess) and watch some of the neighbors fireworks. We broke out the sparklers and took some pictures. 

The kids did not even wear their 4th of July attire because it was just a lazy, do nothing day... but they did put it on to head to my grandparents for another 4th of July cookout on Saturday. It rained SO hard the entire time so we just all sat under the awning and ate. I did not get any pictures of all the cute kiddos due to the rain and trying keep all of them contained. Maybe next year we will have some beautiful weather...

4th of July 2012

 Our Fourth of July was amazing this year. It was baby girl's very first Independence Day. We spent the day at my parents swimming and cooking out and moved on to some local fireworks.

 This is a much more accurate view of what I get when I try to get a photo of all three kids.

 Paisley had three outfits. Yes, three. I didn't go crazy. In fact I did not purchase one of them. She was born last August and last year, the week after the fourth, all of the Americana clothes went on clearance. Just about every woman I know bought her a clearance outfit. She even wore one of them on Memorial Day. But she sure looked precious!

 Three sweet cousins at the fireworks show. I love to see them get together!

 Lucas had a ball. He does everywhere he goes. He got stitches the night before this all took place. More to come on that later.

 Blake still isn't too cool for sparklers...

Brayden was so funny. He would not get near his sparkler, but he was amazed just the same!

Our next major event is school starting. We only have three more weeks of summer vacation. How is that??! I have one baby going to kindergarten. If that wasn't bad enough I have one going to middle school. Lord help us!

Now we are off to make the best of the rest of the summer vacation!

4th of July 2011

A little late, but Happy 4th of July!

Lucas in his 4th of July outfit. I love putting him in one every year. Blake didn't even get to wear his, he was at his moms this year. Oh well.

We watched fireworks on the lake. We took my dad and my grampy's boats out and watched them.

Waiting for the fireworks to start.

Lucas with his Aunt Chelsea and Uncle Zach.

He had to help pawpaw drive when the boat was in motion. He said he wants a boat for Christmas now... HA!

Sparkler time! I think he went through two boxes, just him!

Swimming with pawpaw and Punchy. He is such a little fish now, I cannot keep him out of the water. No more floaties as of two days ago. He isn't a pro but is swimming one the less. He thinks he is awesome! (So do I).

The 4th wouldn't be complete without a watermelon. The Sam's here has the BEST seedless watermelons. I had to grab one. Blake made it home just in time for some too!