The best 4th of July weekend EVER

Who's turn to update? Well, since it was Mia's first 4th of July, we will let her fill you in... And, pictures are in no particular order - its just that I dont want to take the time to move them all into order!

So, as you know, it was my first big 4th of july holiday. And, its possible that it may be my favorite too... I know, we'll see... I know Christmas is fun, I hear birthdays are way cool too... But for now, this one is the bestest. Here I am with the cutest boys around... all matching in our holiday gear... As you can see, I am tuckered out. I missed my nap and had lots of fresh air and sunshine... so I am out of it! My brother and cousin, on the other hand, are wired up - they had lots of sugar and swam most of the day. They took turns jumping off the dock into the water -- and boy oh boy, they are brave!


Here is Mommy and Auntie Nicki fishing... Mommy is the only one that didnt catch a fish. Nick and Keaten caught about 6 each... I told Mommy not to worry, I just know in a couple of weeks when we are back up North, she will catch a few then! And, looky looky... You can sort of see Auntie Nick's baby bump! Yep, that's right! She is having a new little Frase in early Decemeber... We will find out if I will be the only girl soon enough... either way, we are so excited!

Here I am walking on the dock with Grammie... I love love love walking around! Pretty soon, I will be going all over all by myself!


Here is my Uncle Kyle and Nick on the pontoon boat on Round Lake... Captain Nick was driving us all over the lake!

One of our stops for swimming...


Keaten and Grandpa cruising us around...

Nick's question of the day (again...) "Did I catch a fish yet? Nope." On this day, we didnt catch a thing! But -- those fish better watch out... we will be back soon!


My Uncle and Auntie enjoying the sun and breeze! They taught my Mommy how to fish... she had only been fishing a couple of times before, but by the end of the weekend she could put the leech on all by herself. Now if only she could catch a fish, right??

Grammie and her angels... Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo...

And, yes. I did fall asleep, life jacket and all... But it was just so comfy with the waves rocking the boat, all snuggled up in Daddy's arms... Ahhhh. Makes me sleepy just looking at it!

Back inside to watch a little TV before heading back outside!
Sparklers! Wow, I totally missed out on these... Guess you have to be 3 or something. But they look really cool!


We had such a wonderful weekend... Thank you Grammie and Grandpa for having us up for the long weekend. We loved all the yummy food and activities you planned for us. Cant wait to go back soon. Nick's favorite part was "ALL OF IT!" My favorite part was playing with Grammie and Grandpa... and I really love Grandpa's watch! Mommy and Daddy's favorite part was the boat ride and swimming in the lake - and of course all of the delicious food!

Thanks again guys! We love you!