4th of July

Mimi and Pop always have a big party for the 4th of July. There is lots of swimming, food and fireworks; everyone always has a great time. Of course when we got there Hayden was ready for the pool, however the pool was a little cooler, so she didn't really want to stay in for a long time. She would swim in the pool for a little while and then get in the hot tub to warm up. The hot tub did feel really good after you got out of the pool.

Clay and Allison showed up with baby Katelyn (which made Hayden very happy). Katelyn is such a little cutie, and Hayden likes to give her kisses on the top of her head. She is so gentle with Katelyn, and is always so glad to see her. Hayden would make sure to check on her every so often. She would be in hot tub with Aunt Kim and say "I have to go check on Katelyn, I'll be right back."

Gracie played in her stroller most of the time, she did swim when we first got there, but she seemed to be content watching everyone around her, until she would see me and then she would cry for me to pick her up (she is such a Mommy's girl, but I do love it). We took her inside every once in a while so she could get down and crawl around, and of course pull up on everything. She is like a little Curious George.

We had BBQ chicken, cake, and homemade ice cream, all of which Hayden loves. Everything was delicious. I think Mimi slipped Gracie a little bit of ice cream when I wasn't paying attention. Hayden ate all day long and still had room for two cups of ice cream. I don't know where she puts it all (but at least she likes to eat good).

After a long full day of playing, we decided to let the girls get into the pajamas to wait for the fireworks. It was a great plan because I knew when we left they would both be so tired they would fall right to sleep. Pop and Mimi got some great fireworks this year. Hayden was very excited, this is really the first year she has understood what is going on. Gracie wasn't scared at all, but she was so sleepy, she just kept rubbing her eyes and putting her face on my shoulder. We got the babies buckled up and before we got to the end of Mimi and Pop's driveway they were both sleeping like little angels.

It was a very relaxing 4th of July and great celebration for Pop's birthday. It was so much fun that I didn't even take one picture!