Vacation

All I ever wanted. How do you get away? I think Georgia  Kate is ready to get away. Actually this is just a typical shopping trip at Target. Georgia Kate loves everything when she goes to Target. We usually walk out in tears.
I hear you Gk, There is so much I want in Target, as well. There might be days when I walk around with stuff I love but end up having to put away.... I think on some of the trips we are both shedding tears when we leave. ;)

Party Weekend

Georgia Kate loved this pool we swam in this evening because she could stand in
 most sections. Therefore, she thought she was invited to be in the picture with some of the big kids. GK our little photo bomber. ;)

 Doing what we love with our friends.... swimming. We wrapped up our nice long Holiday weekend with one really fun family swim party. We have truly enjoyed all of this fun time with some special friends this summer.
All of the kids have had so much fun together and even Georgia Kate is forming some precious friendships with the "bigger" girls.
What a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Ryan has been home since Wednesday so it is back to work and getting back in to our summer routine.

Party Time

This morning the fun festivities continued at a Birthday Party for one of our favorite friends, Taylor. The party was at the Splash Pad right by our house so it was very close and the kids loved splashing in the water, feeding the ducks, and playing at the playground (that part was the big hit).
Georgia Kate has become very fond of Birthday parties, because she has learned that there are usually cupcakes and this is the only time she usually gets one.
 I did not realize how bad her addiction was until I looked at the precious picture of all the kids smiling at the camera and there is GK staring at the cupcakes, she literally did not move here eyes from those cupcakes until there was one in her hand. I am sure GK could have devoured another one, but one cupcake is plenty.
This afternoon we are to continue with the splash theme of the day and go to the pool with some friends. Tyler and Georgia Kate are both sporting some very nice tans this season. We love the outdoors and especially the pool.      

Fireworks

You can't have the 4th of July without Fireworks. It has become tradition for us to host 4th of July at our house since the City shoots off fireworks right by our house. This year Ryan parked his truck in the field right down the street from us, a little early  (everyone in Temple has picked up that our street is the best spot for the fireworks) to save us all a spot and we had blankets and chairs all ready for the big show.

It is simply a wonderful that starts early in the evening with grilling out and enjoying watching the kids run around in the back yard while the adults try and visit. So blessed and thankful for our precious friends and their families that bring so much joy to our lives. We were told last night that we can never move and we have to host every year. I am ok with that. ;)

This was Georgia Kate's first 4th of July firework show and she made it up and loved it. She clapped a lot and wanted to be right where all the big kids were. Such a fun night! It truly has been a wonderful Holiday weekend for us and it continues tomorrow and Sunday.  

 

4th of July Parade

I think the 4th of July might be one of my favorite Holidays. I just love all the fun activities and good friends that fill our 4th with so many special memories and a whole lot of fun. Of course we started our day with our Neighborhood parade. We participate in this parade every year and it is always a favorite of ours. I mean who does not riding a bike or sitting in a wagon next to fun friends?!?! Of course there is always snow cones, cookies, and cotton candy waiting for you at the the end of route. Yummy and well deserved.
After the parade it was time to come home and gear up for dinner and fireworks at our house with some special friends. It was such a special day and the festivities are continuing on until Sunday.

The Fire Truck was a huge hit. Tyler, Taylor, and Parker got their picture with Mayor Dunn. Another reason why I love our town and neighborhood.

We also ran into Ghee and Poppy along  the way. That was a special treat for sure.

Georgia Kate and Maggie.
Me and Maggie's Mommy- Laura.
Laura was my best friend through out my childhood and it makes me happy to see our children creating special memories, as well.
The parade wraps up at one of the homes I grew up in so Laura and I decided to recreate a picture we remember taking in 4th grade. Now if only I could find the older generation picture of us. ;)  

Happy 4th of July

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