Indepedence Day

We have had a fun-filled weekend of July Fourth activities! On Friday Tim, Emily, Zak, Daddy, Mommy and Eve all went to Grammy and Grandad's house for supper... after Daddy, Tim and other friends played golf, of course. Then on Saturday morning we all attended the parade. Eve did not like the sirens so Daddy taught her how to hold her ears. She did enjoy all the candy, cars, trucks, tractors, horses and mules, though!After the parade we all chose a place from which to by BBQ on the square and then brought it back to our house to eat. Eve didn't care for the barbecue, but the rest of us enjoyed it... even if it did cost $6 a sandwich! After lunch Eve napped while Daddy and Uncle P went to... you guessed it... play golf!

Last night we had a quiet supper at home and then headed over to the church building to watch the fireworks. We ate cookies, visited with family and friends and took lots of pictures while waiting for the fireworks to begin. When Eve grew restless she and I collected a cup-full of rocks from the landscaping. Eve played with those rocks the entire rest of the night! She wasn't afraid of the fireworks, but didn't really like the loud booms. She asked Daddy more than once to, "turn it off." Isn't it amazing how children think their fathers can do anything? I know if he had a giant remote with which he could mute the sound he would have. Isn't it also amazing how fathers will do anything for their little girls?

This morning Eve wore a special dress to church. I made it for her last year in the hopes that she would wear it on July 4th, then. Unfortunately my sewing skills are lacking and the dress was way too big last year. Fortunately, it fit perfectly this year!