July 4th 2009 Weekend

Our weekdend for the 4th started off early. I took off Thursday to spend some time with you guys before we headed to the lake with family and friends. Mimi joined us for a fun filled day at the spray park. We had sooo much fun splashing in the water, playing on the play ground and snacking. Ayden, the bus from OP pulled up while we were there, and your whole daycare class began to unload. I had no idea that you guys were having a field trip to the spray park that day, so we were thrilled to see them. FINALLY, mommy gets to join one of your many field trips this summer. My summer work schedule is so hectic, and taking a day off is impossible. It breaks my heart that I have not been able to join you at Edventure, the museum, skating and all of the other fun trips you have been on this summer. However, spending some time with you and your class at the spray park was a treat.
Ally Brynn, you weren't so crazy about the spray park. You played a little with Mimi on some of the smaller spouts, but you were just as content snacking under the tent. :) I did run you through a few of the big sprinklers and we even had a bucket of water dumped on us. You didn't cry, you just didn't care to do it again. I think it will grow on you.
Mimi and I had so much fun playing with you two and watching all of your beautiful smiles and laughs. It was a great day.
Thursday night- Sunday: Daddy and I loaded up the house and headed to the lake for the weekend. Nana and Pa decided to grill hamburgers on Saturday and we had tons of friends and family stop by. The weather was perfect and the water was smooth. Your days were spent swimming and playing with Laken, Clay, Tori, and many other friends and family that came to visit. On Sat. night, the fourth, we sat on the dock and watched the July 4th fireworks over the water. Ayden, you fell asleep in the chair and Ally B, you kept your ears covered beacuse of the loud pops. We sometimes take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. To all of the men and women that fight for our freedoms, thank you! Happy Independence Day!