Fourth of July

I'm finally blogging about our Fourth of July weekend. It was cool to have a 3-day holiday for the Fourth. It was great to have Daddy home with us for three days, and we had a nice time hanging out with family and friends. Saturday we didn't do anything to celebrate except chill at home, and I watched the fireworks at Stadium of Fire from the kitchen window. I had to practically sit in the sink to do it, but it was fun. Sunday evening, we headed over to Phil's brother's house for a family barbecue. And here is where the pictures begin (and thank you to Grandpa Bobo for sharing his pictures with us).

The two babies and babies' mamas enjoying some dinner.

Here's some of those pictures that we'll look at and wonder which baby belongs to whom. Here's Phil with Lacey's cousin Mark.

And Lacey sitting with her Aunt Sarah.

Saturday I got Lacey some "Mega Blocks" at a yard sale. She really loves playing with them--and here, she was pulling out all the blue ones. I guess blue is her favorite color!

Monday afternoon, we got Lacey a new front-facing car seat. She was a little dazed when we put her in the first time, but she really likes it.

Monday evening, we visited some friends--Phil's mission companion and family. Phil lived with them for a few months before we got married. Here, Lacey is playing with her books with Travis.

And here's, she's playing with an empty water bottle with Marilyn. She played with that thing for ages.

The youngins played some wiffle ball. Lacey wanted to join in.

So she went to catch with Daddy.

And here she's stealing Camee's cake. Just walked up, stole the fork, and started eating. I was actually impressed with her fork skills.

And that was our Independence Day holiday!