Sunday, July 10, 2011

Brought to You by the Number 4

**Please excuse the ginormity of the pictures. We're making some changes around these parts.**

We've been celebrating the number 4 around here a lot in the past week. First, we had a wonderful 4th of July last Monday. We hung out around the house and then had a cook-out at the neighbors, followed by fire works!

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All of the kids loved watching these smoke balls
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Olivia was a trooper waiting for the fireworks to start. She's usually in bed by 7 and they didn't go off until after 9. She clapped and danced the whole time.

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Our second celebration of the number 4 was a very special boy's birthday party!!! I can't believe Zachary is already 4. Each year seems to go by faster than the last. We had his party at our pool and it was a BLAST. All of the kids had so much fun swimming and we couldn't have asked for more perfect weather.

Cupcake treasure map
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Swimming with Uncle Phil
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Katelynn took some time out from swimming to relax in the swings
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Can you see Collin? He jumped off of the high dive!
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The best family picture we got
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Make a wish!
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Natalie enjoyed the blue cupcakes :)
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Lily, Collin & Anna
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Katelynn aka Minnie was a fan of the blue cupcake as well!
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Gifts!
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Trying out his leaf blower that he wanted REALLY bad.
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Big thanks to everyone who made Z's birthday so special for him!!

Monday, July 4, 2011

OBX

We went on our family vacation to Corolla, OBX two weeks ago and had an amazing time. I absolutely love making memories with my family and seeing the kids enjoy new places.

Unfortunately, having a broken foot made it a little difficult for me but I made it work and loved every minute of it!

Lots of pictures!

Olivia's 1st time at the beach






my little fish


Olivia loved looking at Nana & Pop's doggies






Nana & Olivia

Pop & Z









Corolla Light House

Z on top of the light house



sunset after a storm


coloring after dinner










stupid foot. 

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We can't wait to go back next year!