4th of July

We celebrated the 4th of July this weekend just like everyone else; with pool time, beer, parades, cookouts, and family. It could not have been any better (unless Zach was home of course).



Of course, of all the toys Brooks had in the pool, the pieces of mulch were his favorite. He found every tiny piece and immediately put it in his mouth. So I gave up and let him have at it.


Also, check out this awesome planter my mom made me as well as the perfect size chair for little man!

Ryan and Ellie (dog) came to visit us the next couple days and we had so much fun. Ellie could not get enough of Brooks, she looooved him! Brooks wasn't sure at first but by the time Ryan and Ellie left they were fast friends. We enjoyed a lazy day with friends followed by a night on the town. The next morning was ROUGH!!!!

Morning!





My favorite blog to read just posted her 4th of July post as well. And she was talking about how going to parades are pretty difficult with young kids and the heat and noise. She mentioned having to pass sweaty kids from parent to parent, cover their ears when the firetrucks come by, and try to keep them occupied. But that she will continue to do this year after year because it's tradition. She posted some pictures that she said were extremely deceiving because they made them look so happy to be at the parade. And that is EXACTLY how our first 4th of July was, and I also plan to continue this tradition year after year!


We even ran in the Centerville 5k together! Two years ago when I ran it, I finished right behind a 90 year old and right in front of a probably 6 year old. And this year...Brooks and I finished right behind two kids who ran the entire 3.1 miles BACKWARDS!!! We'll do better next year for sure!

We hope you guys enjoyed your 4th as much as we did.

Brooks just can't get rid of his eye infection so we are headed to the doctors early tomorrow morning. Wish us luck! ANNNDDDD...Zach is home in ONE week! Yay