Baby you're (not a fan) of fireworks

I'm probably the only lame mom that didn't dress our kids up in red white and blue.  We also didn't attend a parade or any other patriotic holiday activity.   And we may have put on the lamest fireworks show. Ever.

And big surprise, our kids weren't big fans.

I have lots of pictures of them not even looking

 Charlie actually kinda liked this one, but all it did was flash - nothing shooting up in the air.  Which I should note that none of these went higher than a few feet.

 We tried to get a better shot by moving them to the grass.  Still not fans, you'll see where Adella started when this firework was lit.

 And this is where she ended up

Sigh.  So maybe we didn't dress the part or act the part of  being patriotic.   But at the end of the day, we had played together as a family, ate meals together as a family and prayed together as a family.  We thanked our Heavenly Father for this wonderful country we live in where we CAN do all of those things.  And that my friends is what it's all about.

Boxcar kids

Sometimes boxes make perfect cars - just need a little engine support from daddy to get moving.

 I seriously love the pure joy on their faces.  I mean, how could life get any better!

Standing on our head is a necessary cool down

 As is laying on the floor

Tent revisted

Sometimes I forget the really simple things that can make a kid super happy.  Out of options one day I remembered something!  TENT!!!   We haven't done that in months!   I set to work rearranging some furniture and sticking up some blankets and bought myself a few minutes of happy kids!  

They were running around in a circle so fast chasing each other that I guess I never got a picture of Adella from the front!  I guess that just proves they were having fun!

Project Life Week 26

Sunday Fun Version 6.30.13

Um how did this happen?

 Yes, she did that to herself.  And yes I did have to take a picture before I rescued her.  That's how we roll around here.  If you aren't bleeding or in danger of bleeding, Mom's gotta get her picture. 

And who needs a pool to use a pool toy?  Not this girl!

 Lest you think Daddy is the only one who gives treats BEFORE a meal, sometimes Mommy is guilty. 

 This is their first experience 'licking a bowl'.  It was only a mixture of coolwhip and pineapple but they LOVED it.  It occupied them for at least 10 minutes while dinner was cooking.   And I might add they ate VERY well for dinner so no major harm done!