July 4th

HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY!!

We had a great 4th of July weekend jam packed with lots of happenings. . .

The annual 4th of July party hosted by DJ's parents was Saturday. I think we all look forward to this party all year long. It was so nice getting to catch up with everyone and just relax. We had the Washer's tournament and I'm sad to say I am not the reigning champion anymore. I lost my title. But DJ thought we needed to keep it in the family and he now holds the title of Washer's Champion. :o)

I'm still not use to seeing Joel with facial hair . . . But man do we love these guys!

 The little ones had so much fun riding their bikes around all afternoon and playing on the swing set . . .

Emma is one of Taylor's best friends . . .

 Our annual 4th of July Family picture. . .

 When the time came for fireworks it took the younger kids a little bit to get used to the loud noise . . .

 Twins . . .

 Now the fireworks are just pretty . . .

 And the best part of it all . . .

We spent all of Sunday relaxing and hanging out at home. After a busy day like Saturday we needed it.

On Monday all of the cities in our area were doing firework shows so we decided to go to one we have never been to. The celebration before the fireworks was a lot of fun. The city was celebrating their 50th anniversary so we were treated to free cupcakes and ice cream. They also had pony rides, face painting, jumping castles and play grounds for all of the kids. Taylor loved it!

 Every year since Taylor was born we have always painted our toe nails red and blue and taken pictures of our toes in the grass. Usually we are standing on Coors field when we take the picture but we didn't go to the baseball game this year. I hope we always carry out this tradition. . .

 By this time Taylor was so hyped up on sugar that we couldn't get her to sit still, smile or even look at the camera. . .

We had a great 4th of July and we hope everyone else did too!