Fourth of July Weekend

We spent the 4th of July at home this year. My parents came up for a visit and we had everyone over to our place for a BBQ. Some pictures from the weekend... such a great time with the fam!

Fed the geese some bread - I wasn't so sure we should be getting so close to these things!

Morgan wasn't scared at all

Of course, when she got on the huge fake turtle, she freaked out

Fro-yo with Mama and Papa

As Avery likes to say "Yummy in my tummy"

Another perfect night for the fire pit

Morning puzzles with Papa

Choo-choo!

Papa serving up sand pies to the kiddos 

Teaching Avery how to work the digger

Wishing they were just a little taller

Trying to get a picture of these three goobers is not easy

Water park fun!

Shooting off the cannon

Avery had a blast!

Taking a snack break with Papa

Swinging!

Peek-a-boo!

Cousins blowing bubbles

Avery loves playing with ice

Grandma painting Morgan's nails

She sat so patiently for Grandma to finish up

Avery showing off her purple nails

Decided they needed their toenails done, too

Enjoying the picnic

Our grill-master

Girls helping Mama and Papa with coffee and pancakes for breakfast

Chef-in-training

  

Zoom!

Getting splashed by the fountain

That didn't last long... they're off

Snack time

Races in the field with Papa

Testing the limits in the fountain

It's amazing that none of them fell in

June wrap-up

A few weekends ago, the weather was perfect and we took total advantage of it!

The girls had lots of fun playing in the water on the back porch.

They are huge fans of these squirt bottles

We also walked up to the local carnival. I wasn't sure what the girls would think of the rides, considering they weren't big fans of the carousel at the zoo. But, they both rode on the little car ride. Avery spent the entire ride checking everyone else out like she was just waiting for something bad to happen. She did not enjoy it at all. Morgan loved it! When she would come around on my side, I could see her mouthing "Hi Mommy" with a big smile on her face! :) Morgan even rode it a second time, while Avery and I watched from a distance. Avery seemed to enjoy watching Morgan ride much more than riding it herself.

Checking out their height for the rides - Morgan is over an inch taller than Avery

Morgan had a blast on the ride

Avery's not so sure about it

Morgan picked the green Jeep the second time around

Then they picked fishies for prizes

And this is the prize - light up wands

On that Saturday night, Matt and I enjoyed the fire pit outside. So glad we got this thing - it's been awesome to sit out there after the girls go to sleep!

Wine + fire pit = awesomeness

On that Sunday, we BBQ'd with the Wilkens and the girls had fun playing with Grayson's toys and water table.

Jake and the Neverland Pirates water table

Hunter bouncin' around

Beckett bouncin' around

Avery with her sunglasses and sun hat - got to keep that pale head safe!

Grayson with his shades