The 4th

One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July.  It makes me think of summer fun and good food.  We weren't really able to celebrate last year because we had a two week old so this year I was pumped to be able to get out and do something.  Unfortunately Faithbridge didn't have their usual bash so we decided to have some fun with friends and family. 

 I can't get over how old Ave looks in her dress.  Can this really be my child?

On Sunday afternoon, we headed over to the Arrants' house to celebrate. Dan cooked some AMAZING pulled pork for dinner and we let the kiddos play together.

She's feeling very patriotic

 I just had to put this picture in here.  We were trying to get Avery to smile for a picture and she was over it!  Billy seems pretty happy though!

 Garrett was waving his flag proudly!

 The babies are lucky that they have such great dads to push them around the yard!

Family pic- Ave looks like she is going to fist pump someone!

On Monday, we went over to my parents' house to swim and eat dinner.  I didn't take many pictures because we were in the pool for the majority of the time.  Here's some that I did get-

Ave playing in "her" cabinet

Her favorite spot at my parents' house...by the window looking out at the dogs.

Her other favorite spot- right next to her BFF, Hannah.

An added bonus was that fireworks were banned due to the drought.  Most people were upset by this but it sure makes putting a small child to sleep much easier!