Crazy 4th of July Weekend

The fourth of July is big around here. There is a lot of really fun stuff to do. Amy’s mom recently moved here and the Popes came to visit too. We had a blast.


On the 3rd we got up very early and went to watch the hot air balloons launch.

Emily and Derek looking up at the balloons.

A big group of friends spent the night on the parade route to save a
good spot and were nice enought to share.

Brandon hanging out in Brynlie's car seat.

This expression pretty much sums up what Brandon thought of all the festivities!

Derek and Blake had so much fun roughing around
with some of the older boys.

The Foxes and the Popes

Mammaw and Blake at the parade.

Lilly and Kaylee with the babies at Brick Oven after the parade.

The babies enjoyed watching the fireworks.

Katelyn loves food - other people's food. She is strong enough and determined enought to get it too. She would not let us take this sample away from her. She also loved the dippin dots.

Blake wearing armor at Colonial Days.

Derek in the armor.

We have started giving the babies baths together.

They love it! And we do too, it is so much easier.

Katelyn showing off her new bloomers.

After all of the 4th of July festivities we did some birthday partying. Jordyn is 14 today!

Katelyn exploring her first birthday gift.

Derek and Blake roughing around with Bill.