A quiet 4th!

We didn't have a party for the 4th like we have in the past - that middle of the week messed me up - as did being out of town so close to the 4th. So we had an easy 4th, swam with some friends in the afternoon and lit a few of our own fireworks and then enjoyed all of our neighbors firework obsession! It was great but after 11, I was thinking "enough already".

Neighborhood 4th Pre Party

 Reed, Carter, Wiley, Parker, Crew & Lincoln

We had a neighborhood party on the 30th to celebrate the 4th. One advantage of being a stepchild of Edmond/OKC is that we aren't in city limits and fireworks are permitted! The boys had a great time on the slide at the Franklin's - luckily there were no injuries, I was certain Linc was going to hurt himself as he was catching serious air coming down the slide. Love having lots of little neighbor friends for the boys to play with. The white shirts lasted no more than 2 minutes at the pond before they were covered in red mud - my only complaint about OK is that red mud stains!

Afternoon of Play at Grandma's House

They waterslided, ate Grandma Cookies & got to dig holes, Cael was sure he could make a pond down there but they just ran out of time!

Our little Razr Driver & Rider

Getting the driving course lesson from Papa

Taking Linc with him

When they ran out of gas!

Boys SD Trip

Here are some highlights from the boys' trip with Mimi and Papa. They had a great time - had lots of firsts and really enjoyed their vacation. They saw their first waterfall, Carter went on a helicopter with Papa, saw Mount Rushmore a few times, saw buffalo, went to Bear Country and spent lots of time from the sounds of it in the little creek behind the camp site. Thanks Mom & Dad for taking them and giving them so many memories!

Melrose Girls Reunion

One of my favorite events of the year is seeing my college roommates! We had a relaxing weekend - hanging out on the deck at The Graf Ranch, visiting through Corning, IA, USA. Loved every minute!

Baking Bread with Grandma Sims

I hadn't baked bread with my Grandma is YEARS! It was great to get a private lesson - now I can venture off and try by myself.