4th of July- 2012

There is one word that can perfectly describe this 4th of July.  HOT!!  It was 100+ degrees and as my dad likes to say, "It was a scorcher!" 

I love our 4th of July.  We always have a busy but very fun day.  Parade, swimming, a family party, BBQ, fireworks...we like to do it all.  We had to get creative this year with the heat.  Grady slept for 5+ hours for naps on the 4th.  The heat just wears him out.  I took the morning nap duty and Ryan took the afternoon nap and we both got to enjoy a bit of the day with Layla.

Pictures below! 

Ryan and Layla at the parade.  Layla was a bit like a celebrity.  She had her own umbrella assistant.

Grandma Cathy and Layla

This is Ryan's Aunt Sally and Uncle Rick.  I really liked this picture of them.
Layla and I headed to their house for a 4th of July party in the afternoon. 

A Grady appearance! 

Grady and Grandma Barb.  Grady loves his Grandma Barb.

Layla's first sparkler.  Pinterest suggested using a cup to shield the sparks.  I don't think Layla would have touched the stick without the cup attached.

Late night play session!  Shea was cracking me up with his glow stick bling.

Fireworks!  Thanks for sharing the headphones Kris!

Fun with friends!  Shea, Layla and Mason (Ryker was there too but isn't in this picture) are having fun with glow sticks.

You can see Grady sleeping on the video monitor while the fireworks went off. 

Late night picture!  We were SO excited Joan was able to join us for dinner and fireworks!! 
Thanks for making the night drive, Joan!

We hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!!!