Girly GIRL!!!

I was getting ready for the day when Alexandria came into the bathroom, climbed up on the counter and crawled into the sink to sit. She had a ball playing with all of my hair product and trying to use them herself. Such a GIRL already!!!

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4th of July Parade

WARNING: PICTURE OVERLOAD!

We drove down to Monument early 4th of July morning to meet our really good friends Bridget, Ted, and Stephen (and Bridget's family) for some grub and to watch the festivities. The parade was REALLY long, but it was fun and good friends made it great. The girls really enjoyed watching the different floats, bands, and animals as they passed by. Lily enjoyed getting the candy that was thrown, though we didn't get much being in the back row and all, but we were able to salvage a few suckers. She was a happy camper! After the parade, we took the girls back home for a nap. Michael got sick and the girls were cranky that evening, so we decided to miss out on fireworks. It is the first year I can remember ever missing out on fireworks. I was pretty bummed, but at least we got to have a little fun in the morning! So, instead of fireworks, we stayed in and had movie night together. I guess there's always next year! (HOPEFULLY!)

Alex and Me

Lily being a stinker!

Goofy bunch of good lookin' people!

Pouty Little Miss America

Alex dippin' her chip in salsa

and eating it. She loves dip!

Start of the parade

I got my hair cut the day before.

Bridget and Lily.

Stephen (he's single ladies! haha)

It is always picture time!

My hubby with his other wife :)

My beautiful family!

Daddy and Lily. LOVE HER TATS! :)

Priceless! Crazy uncle Stephen!

And scary too!

Twin Power! (they like to think so anyway!)

Sweet Patriotic float!

Ted and Bridget.

American Beauty.

Always ready with a smile.

Loved the port a potty at the end
of the redneck train!

CHEEESE!!!

Family Movie Night:

Alex is such a cheeser!
It is one of my favorite things about her!

Lily and her favorite dog.

The girlies.

Cuddle Time!

Snuggies!

Yay, for movie time!

I would just like to mention that I am grateful to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave and to be blessed to live in and be a part of this country. I am thankful to be able to worship as I choose and make my own life choices. I am indebted to those who serve so selflessly and bravely to keep our country free. I am grateful to those to serve and to those who have died for me and my family. I love America, though I am not always happy with the choices made sometimes, I am lucky to live here and I am "Proud to be an American."

America the Beautiful Park

Michael got word of this really neat park, America the Beautiful, from a co-worker of his. He was told it had a really awesome water fountain that the kids could play in, so we decided to take them. I never imagined that something so simple could be so amazingly beautiful! The kids had such a great time running through the water and getting their feet wet. The water was FREEZING, but thankfully, that only lasted a few minutes! We had a small picnic and then the kids played some more. We had such a wonderful time that we went back a couple days later and enjoyed more water fun.

This is the cool fountain.

The kids: Lily, Alex, and Alexis (daycare kid.)

Running through the water.

Brave Lily sitting in the cold water.

Lilyana

Alexandria

Whoa! That water is cold!

Thinking about it.

Alex getting her feet wet.

CHEESE!!!

Hmmm, this feels kinda nice!

She had so much fun running back and forth in the water.

Crazy Lily having a blast!

Round and round we go!

Always ready to smile!

This is Fun!!!