Happy 4th of July

Yeah, I know I'm like a month late. But I was getting some complaints from the grandparents about my lack of posting. I know. I'm a slacker. So, I reluctantly pulled out the trusty ol' camera and found that I had a few pictures on there that I hadn't shared.


I'm ashamed to admit this, but this is the first year that my kids have ever done sparklers. I know, they are deprived children....At first they were a tad bit nervous to hold some skinny little stick with fire sparking on the end (I mean, shouldn't I be proud of this? Fire safety and all) but they got the hang of things and enjoyed the 38.6 seconds of spark before the flame died and they had to get another one. We enjoyed fireworks at home this year. (Yes, another first...) Kaden shook on my lap with the loud, obnoxious ones. I'm not terribly sure he enjoyed himself. The other kids did though. Thought it was great fun.

Kaden and I chillin' while waiting for the Daddy and Uncle Sid to get the show started.

Abby's cousin Madi was visiting for the 4th so we did the girls hair all cute. I had to take some pictures. Aren't they cute? Ryan's sister Amber even made the bows special just for that day! Loved it...but unfortunately I don't think I could recreate the hair madness! Anyway, enjoy and I hope you had a great 4th of July!