Baby’s first 4th- July 5th, 2011
This weekend was great. We relaxed, just the four of us. (I include Ginger here.) I actually had the 4th holiday off work. Greyson showed off his rib smoking prowess with his Father’s Day present.
For multiple nights this weekend, people kept setting off fireworks in a neighborhood nearby. A number of years ago I would have been thinking this when I heard them…
“Ha! Awesome! Who has fireworks? Let’s grab some more beers and go see who’s shooting them off. I wonder if they have any of those purple-flaming-Mexican-bottle-rocket-spinning-thingies? Surely it’s not a bad idea to mix alcohol and do-it-yourself explosives. I hope no one calls the cops.”
This year I thought this…
“If they wake up my baby I will call the cops! Don’t those people know our area is under moderate drought conditions!? They could start a fire!”
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| At a local 4th celebration where you decorate your kid’s stroller/wagon/bike. |
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| Charlotte and Josh decided to rip the sign and chew on it. Yum! If they like posterboard, wait until they get to taste hotdogs next year. |

















So did you call the doctor to ask about Charlotte eating paper again?
Love your dress… so pretty.
The little parade idea is so cute, and that dress is ADORABLE!!! It looks great on you!