HOT July 4th

We decided to stay in for America's Birthday this year.  I think maybe next year, or even the year after - we'll venture out for the girls to see and hear the fireworks.  Late nights are a very rare thing here, maybe a few times a year...sitting outside in a huge crowd until 10 at night in the HOT, humid weather with two tired, sweaty children doesn't really sound appealing to us quite yet.  I have fond memories as a child of all the neighbors meeting up in the cul-de-sac to share all of the fireworks we all had.  It was always something I looked forward to, so I know when our girls are a little older, we'll certainly enjoy our July 4th holiday just the same.

We had friends over on Saturday for a cookout - great to see everyone and let all the kiddos run and play.  And my Mom was in town for the weekend to help me with Madelyn's curtains and get one last quick visit in before she heads out to the midwest to visit her family for a few weeks.

I finally pulled out my camera after moving in and got some cute pictures of the girls outside doing our "poppers" and having fun in our new big yard.  Emily officially started walking a few days ago, even barefoot in the grass - funny to see her determined expressions!