4th Of July!

We started the week with a visit from Grandpa John and Grandma Julie. They came up on Sunday and stayed through Monday. We had a grill out on Sunday and Easton got his first taste of squash while they were here. So far he's only had cereal but now we are introducing baby food, so far he's had squash, sweet peas and green beans. He did great eating his first baby food and Spencer enjoyed eating corn on the cob again. Monday Grandma and Grandpa kept Spencer and Easton home from school so they could spend the day together. Spencer kept Grandpa John busy by showing him all his toys and then kept Grandma Julie busy by baking muffins and cooking dinner with her.

He's looking at a tiny frog on the step.

The latest thing he took to bed, the blow up Buzz punching bag from Grandma and Grandpa

This week was theme week at day care. On Wednesday it was flag day so Spencer, Easton and I made flag cookies to take to school. Thursday was firecracker hair day. I spiked Spencer's hair in the morning and when I picked him up in the afternoon it was multi-colored. On Friday it was red,white and blue day. Spencer's class worked on flags and other red, white and blue projects and Easton got to play with red, and blue jello along with Redi whip. They told us that he liked the jello but didn't seem to like how cold it was.

Before school color free.

After school with the red, blue, and green color in his hair.

Easton and I were reading a book trying to keep it from Spencer who wouldn't listen.

We spent the 4th of July at my parent's house. We had a great weekend! The weather was nice on Saturday and we took full advantage spending most of the day outside. Ryan and I took Spencer tubing and at first he loved it and wanted to go faster but by the end of the ride he was ready to go back in. Spencer and Finley took turns jumping into the lake. Spencer and Finley also caught fish. Thanks to Uncle Tim who had caught fish earlier that day and put them back on the line for the boys to reel in. Saturday night we took the pontoon out to watch Grandpa's fireworks from the lake. Each year Grandpa's fireworks get bigger and better. We appreciate watching the fireworks every year! It was a great weekend to spend time with family and to just relax..... even though trying to keep the peace between Spencer and Finley isn't always relaxing.

Uncle Tim putting the fish in the water for Spencer to fish

reeling it in........

Spencer caught his first fish......

Making pancakes with grandma......

Spencer drove the gator around while Grandpa picked up sticks.......

Playing in the lake......

Going tubing.....

Auntie, Uncle Tim, Shellee, Darren, Scott and Tina all bought my parents a tree in memory of Great Grandma. We thought the 4th of July would be a prefect time to plant it when everyone was here. Normally Great Grandma would have spent the day with us and watched the fire works. It was strange not having her here this year... I sure do miss her.

Cousin Shellee brought Spencer's birthday gift......

Watching fire works for the first time. Grandpa likes to go all out every year and put on a big fireworks show.  I missed out on watching Spencer's expressions cause he was on the other boat. Ryan said he really enjoyed them and kept saying "more grandpa!" Easton even tried to watch for a little bit, I think he liked all the different colors but eventually fell asleep in my arms. Thanks Grandpa for the great show!

Happy 4th of July! The weather was pretty crummy on the 4th and we spent the whole day inside being lazy! The guys managed to get a round of golf in before the rain came. It actually turned out to be an ok evening and we were able to take the boat out to see the city fireworks. Spencer made it through the start of the fireworks but eventually fell asleep.

Spencer and Finley even got to go fishing one more time after the rain.....

Ryan wore the t-shirt Easton made for him......

Watching all the fireworks can sure tire a little boy out!

Happy Birthday Finley! Auntie's boy turned 2 on July 3rd. I can't believe he's already 2 where does the time go? We celebrated with cake for all of the birthday boys. Uncle Tim's is on the 3rd and Conner's is on the 4th.  Happy Birthday!.

The birthday boys.....

Welcome baby Maddie! Our friends Jill, Cary and Gavin welcomed baby Maddie on Monday. I can't believe how little she is and how much hair she has! We are so excited for Easton to have a little girlfriend to play with!