Our neighbor had a pool party which we were excited to attend. The kids all went down the slide and jumped off the diving board a hundred times!
Sugar cookie making was the order of the day today and everyone enjoyed working at our little factory; cutting out, sprinkles and icing being the favorite jobs. Jonah looked on quite contentedly from his little chair. The kids just love it when he sits in it. He looks like a little man in his arm chair!
7:00 am on the 4th of July: Flag raising ceremony at the Neilson's home (neighbors up the street). Luke's Bear Den was in charge of the ceremony. Luke's part was to carry the flag and help put it on the pole. He did such a good job! It was a good way to start out the holiday, remembering why we celebrate it and paying tribute to those who have died for our freedom. We all enjoyed it. (Except for Will who we left sleeping soundly in bed)!
But he later joined the kids rested and rearin' to go do some biking and playing outside!! The weather was perfect all morning with a nice breeze keeping us from staying inside. I sat on the porch reading and holding Jonah while the kids played and it was all very enjoyable.
When it came time for our BBQ though, the winds picked up and we had to run to catch the bounce house and blankets from escaping the yard. Phew! But we moved our picnic inside and had lot's of fun. We opted out of driving to see fireworks and as in years past, enjoyed a nice display courtesy of the neighbors, as well as many more that we could see from afar! Oh and of course the kids enjoyed dancing with the sparklers!
I love to be outside when the sun is setting. It's my favorite light of the whole entire day. Every summer we like to take walks on Sunday evenings and this summer has been no exception. Adam or I will take Jonah in the baby carrier and the rest of us will walk together and it's been a great time to talk and enjoy each other.
