I LOVE the 4th of July!

It has become a tradition for me to take pictures of my kiddos on this blanket every 4th.  We've done it 3 years in a row now.  I think this year's pics are my favorite.

 

I could not narrow down the pictures from our 4th of July.  There were too many good ones!  Too many memories I don't want to forget.

We started our 4th by crashing our old Ward's breakfast.  It was so nice to see all of our friends.  The food was good too ;)

 

Corbin Loves Lilly SO MUCH!

Forever Besties

 

I'm not sure what's going on here, but I think they're about to attack.  I snapped the picture and ran!

Kung-Fu Cuties

After the breakfast we went to the mall to see the movie Brave.  I love going to the movies with my little families.  It's one of my favorite family activities.  We hit up the fro-yo cafe afterwards. *yum*

Later we had a BBQ at our house with Aunt Nancy, Aunt Dale and Cassie.  They spoiled the kids, of course, they brought yummy treats and fun fireworks.  I know I've said it before, but I love Jason's family so much.  We always have a good time together!

For fireworks that night, we met up with some good friends.  We set off street fireworks while we waited for the big show.  It was perfect.  Chill. Low-key. Relaxing.  But very memorable.  (Thanks to my good friend, Kristin Moss, for the following pictures.)

He looks like a wizard, doesn't he?

Poor Tienna hated the fireworks.  She kept saying, "Done!"  "Bye-bye home!"  Between the movie and the fireworks, I'm pretty sure it was the most terrifying day of her life.

My happy family.  The fireworks made weird shadows on our faces.  But we had so much fun!

A Sweet Re-Telling

We had grandpa's friend join us for dinner last night and we were sharing stories about bee stings.  We mentioned that when Corbin was about 4-years old he got stung THREE times within a month! 

We had a rosemary bush in our backyard and when it flowered it attracted tons of bees and Corbin would NOT leave them alone.

When I got done telling his story, he piped in and said, in the sweetest, most innocent voice: "I just wanted some honey." *LOL*  He went on to admit that he use to try to sneak honey from the cupboard before dinner, when that didn't work he decided to go after the bees.

It was too cute.  And not something I want to ever forget.  I love my sweet boy.

Remember When

"Mom, remember when we use to have the rocking chair and you would hold me on your lap and sing to me until I got sleepy?"

Melt my heart!  It meant so much to me that he remembered that.  It almost made me cry!  It made me want to drag the ol' rocking chair out of the garage and set it up in his room.  I miss those days!  I hope my sweet Corbin never outgrows snuggling with is mama!

YAY Sunshine!

"God answered my prayers!".   That's what Jenalyn said as we were leaving church this afternoon.  

When we went for church this morning it was cold and rainy.  But as we left the church, 3 hours later, it was sunny and beautiful.  It feels like we have been waiting so long for the sun!