Independence Day

We had a great Fourth of July, spent at home with our little family and friends. Your daddy had two days off work and we purposefully had no big plans. We all felt spoiled with his extra time at home. He is such a wonderful daddy to you girls and gets better as time goes on. We spent some time on the back porch with lots of water since it's been so hot. We also went out to our garden and picked lots of vegetables to make a salad for our cookout.

We had Tori & Steve and their son Aidan as well as Laura & Ben and their son Rex over to our house to grill out and shoot fireworks. Olivia, you were ready for bed by 7pm and slept right through all the booms happening outside. Charlotte, you stayed awake past your usual 7pm bedtime and enjoyed the fireworks. However, you were pretty cautious with the ones daddy was lighting on our driveway because they were a little too close, even though you were safe. You liked seeing them light up in the sky, far away. Finally, about 8:30 pm you told me you were sleepy and wanted to go to bed. Your dad and I are so thankful that you told us in such a nice way instead of getting grumpy. You have always loved your sleep! Meanwhile, our friends and their kids sat out on the driveway, watching and lighting fireworks until nearly 11 pm! We had such a wonderful time together and with our friends.