July 4th, 2011

After picking up Alyssa we had an action packed weekend that led up to the 4th. On Saturday the kids had two birthday parties to attend. One was a friend of ours whose son turned one and another was a friends daughter who turned 3. They were both a lot of fun and we were exhausted after being out in the son all day and playing. Sunday when I thought we could finally get a day of rest before all the activities we spent it shopping, cleaning, and preparing for the fun filled week.

This year the 4th of July was a kick off to the beginning of summer for us with a month full of activities.

Cory got home from work around noon that day and after doing a few things around the house headed up for a few hour nap. His family, parents and Grammy, showed up not long after and we enjoyed the afternoon hanging out outside, cocktails, conversation and playing with the kids.

Once again Alyssa was in heaven for her grandparents being there. The weather has been perfect here and we have been enjoying every moment possible outside. One of the perks of living where we do is we can see the firework show from our house and don't have to fight the crowds.

This year Knox was able to partake in the festivities and enjoy the show. I think both kids were excited to be staying up way past there bedtime. The kids are pretty funny about the fireworks. Alyssa loves looking at them but doesn't like the loud booms. Knox on the other hand LOVED them. The louder the better and with everything that was going on in our neighborhood his head was on a swivel and he would clap when he saw one he really liked and yell. He is 100% boy! I have a feeling that our house is going to be the one his friends come to because once he gets a little older his dad is going to be right there with him blowing stuff up!

It was a late night for all of us and we had enjoyed another perfect 4th of July with family and friends. Life is good!