BIG & BUSY 4th of July Weekend!

We had a jam-packed weekend, with festivities from Friday night through Monday afternoon. I need a vacation to rest! Ha! Here's the rundown:

Friday evening we had a babysitter and went to a cookout at our friend Michael Paul's house on the lake. It was just nice and laidback. Before we ate, we went out on the Jacobs' boat for a bit and Timmy got to "surf." This was only his second time, and he was quite impressive!

He was pretty hot on that board! :)



Saturday we tried to chill out a bit, ran a few errands and let the kids take good naps so we could go watch the big fireworks show that night. We joined some friends and met at a soccer field and set up our spot for the evening! We took dinner (my fave - Blue Coast Burrito) and had a picnic and Connell had the best time running around playing with his friends. We got there really early and there weren't many people but by the time it got dark, there were tons of families gathered. The kids loved the fireworks. I wasn't sure what Emma would think, especially since it was past her bedtime but she sat still in my lap during the entire display and didn't take her eyes off of the fireworks. It was a late night but the kids were great! They are such troopers!

watching fireworks! (the only time he stood still all night)

Sunday we went to late church (kids woke up at their normal time - even though we were up so late) but MOMMY couldn't get it together in time for the early service. Tim smoked BBQ all night on the smoker so Sunday evening we had the Jacobs, Wilsons and Joley's over to eat and swim (Wilson's pool). It was fun! We were just back and forth across our yards and it worked out perfectly! The BBQ was phenomenal! Yep! The best he's made so far!
After church - she is so smiley!

Miss Shannon & Emma

Ian's great action shot

working on swimming without his floaties

The big boys!

Monday the Jacobs took us out on their boat. Connell was super excited. I am not sure that he remembers going on the boat last year. We went out early and just skipped Emma's morning nap. She was great!

Connell watched Ian and his friend tubing and then decided he wanted to do it. I was hoping he would! He and Tim had a big time! Connell thinks he should be able to do it by himself because "I am big!"

We headed in by about 3 and they crashed. I headed next door to the pool and hung out with Amie. That was honestly the most relaxing part of the whole weekend! It was crazy and fun! I love these memories we are making as a family!

I think Connell wants to be just like Ian when he gets big! :)

Doesn't her lifejacket look comfy?! It was Connell's. Sorry Emma, can't justify a pink one since you will only wear it once or twice!

Connell was so excited that Kate was on the boat - puppy lifejacket and all!

The best part of the day!

Wish I could have heard what they were talking about...

Connell & Chloe

Connell "helping" Mr. Chad drive