July 4th

Happy 4th of July! Obviously being an Army family, this holiday has a special place in our heart. We think of this wonderful land that we live in. We think about the freedom that we are so blessed to have. And most importantly, we think about those who have faught and continue to fight for our Country.

Now, after all of that thinking, we also had the traditional fun too! :)

Ryan and I always try to take advantage of Blake's nap times. So, during his morning nap, we went outside in the backyward and played catch. Baseball...the great American sport! It had been a while since each of us had broken out the gloves, so we had lots of fun!

When Blake woke up, we decided to unbox our new icecream maker. It was a birthday gift to Ryan from my Dad and Heather. The wooden barrel was just the right size for little man to fit in. He LOVED it - even crying when I took him out. I guess we will be building lots of forts in the near future.

It was WAY too hot outside to go to the festivals around here, so we played and read books. That is one of Blake's favorite things to do. And of course, his English teacher mom is beaming with pride. :)

Ryan broke out the sparklers when the sun started to go down. Blake wasn't sure what to think about it. He liked looking at the fire but wasn't a fan of the rest. Maybe in a few more years.

There was a concert on post and fireworks, but we decided not to go because of the loud noises and late night. Not the best for a 5 month old. So, we made our own fun! When Blake went to sleep, we pulled the truck around to the back yard and piled pillows and blankets in it. Then we had a picnic and watched neighborhood fireworks. We were even able to see some beautiful stars. Plus it was very romantic ;) ....even with Maggie sitting underneath us the whole time. She isn't a fan of the loud noises! Haha.