Independence Weekend

Another Independence Day has come and gone, but what a great one we had this year.  We had a long weekend, since July 4th fell on a Friday, so we got to enjoy an extra day with our boys.  When we got up on Friday, we enjoyed the morning with the boys snapping pictures, watching them go through their "fun" buckets we made up for them, and just enjoyed being outside...it was so nice, but went too quick! Later that day Brenton and Ethan enjoyed a game of golf w/ family and friends, while Colin and I enjoyed a nice bike ride around town, and then we all met up at my sisters house for sparklers, a fire, and pizza that evening.  It was so fun and relaxing, which is exactly how I wanted to spend the 4th.

fun buckets complete

loved his

Pop-Its Time

Hi Mama

loved the Pop-Its

having fun

me & my boys

loved his bucket, too

he was so funny in these things

we're goof balls

Golf Time

Ethan w/ his buddy Logan

enjoying the weather on our bike

cousin fun on the 4th

The weekend was just so fun that I hated to see end, but we enjoyed every ounce of it, and had one last commitment on Saturday for the boys to take part in the float that was put together for Colin's school.  We weren't real sure how Colin would do with all the kids on the float, but Ethan soaked up all the attention while riding through town.  Turns out that Colin was more comfortable riding inside and hanging out the window looking at the crowd, so we made the most of that for him and it turned out to be a great parade.  Later that evening, we headed over to Brenton's sister's place to enjoy some time with the family while we waited on the fireworks.  I got to chat with a few friends, eat some good food, watch the boys have fun w/ the kids, and the fireworks that ended the night were amazing.  Overall, we had a great weekend!!

ready to represent his school

thumbs up Mom

wasn't ready just yet

Daddy helping to pass the time

almost time

Colin's way to ride in the parade...here we go

night time fun waiting on the fireworks

great fireworks display Gnaden

Sunday "Fun"day was spent relaxing from all the fun we had for the 4th; however, yesterday morning Ethan got to go to work with Daddy and he was so excited.....Such a great weekend!!!

break time

workin away!!

while this 1 and I chillaxed!!