Day 57...A bird's gonna poop on your lip

When I was little and would pout, Papa would always tell me that "a bird was going to poop on my lip."  I would smile and go on my way.  I love being able to use Papa's line on my kids. 

Day 56...Seriously?

Seriously, I have to go to the bathroom sometime!  However, every time I go something bad happens.  It is usually the result of...BODIE FRANCIS VIAN!

He didn't let me down today.  Apparently, at the exact time I needed to use the little girls room, his race car needed washed.

My window was hosed down as well.

And yes, he is in his underwear.  Yes he owns shorts.  I pick my battles.

Day 55...the park

The kids slept in after being up late last night watching fireworks.  Yeah!!!  So after a late breakfast we took them to the park!

They climbed the rock wall...

They spun around.

Rhys even attempted to sit still long enough for me to take his picture.  (I said attempted.)

The park sure does get your feet dirty!

We had fun, we always do!

Day 54...4th of July

Happy 4th of July.

Today I truly am glad to live in this country.  I feel so fortunate to live in a beautiful country where I can choose what I want to do with my life.  This is a country full of opportunity.  It's a country where I can vote for my leaders.  It's a country with thousands of brave people who are willing to fight for good and protect our freedom.  I feel so fortunate not only to live here, but to be able to raise my family here.

With that being said, its time to celebrate!

We had a wonderful time swimming and enjoying one another at Papa and Nanny's BBQ.  Rob tried on the kids goggles...

After dinner we all headed outside to let the pyromaniac, (aka Brian), get the show started.  He did, but not before first posing for an embarrassing shot!

 

The kids loved sparklers.

McCall and Bodie even asked Amber to dance, and she did!

My husband was being ornery, go figure, so I tried to blind him with my flash.  This was the result!

We ended up with a wonderful firework display.  The crowd was very happy!

Day 53...Sleeping Beauty

No nap + Meridian Speedway =

The "boys" + 1 girl (Daddy and Bodie, with Papa, Bri Bri and Amber) went to the car races.  The "girls" +1 boy (Mommy, McCall, Nanny and Rhys) went to the movies.  What a fun night!

Day 52...The pick up game

I tried ALL morning (right Dad?) to get the kids to pick up their toys.  Finally, McCall got all of hers finished, and all that was left were Bodie's cars.  He lined them up to race.

Day 51...Future's so bright...gotta wear shades.

 

Doesn't he look cute?  I love pictures of my kids in sunglasses.  It seems to be a trend.

We took a nice walk today.  We stopped along the way (many times) to smell flowers, pick up newspapers and take drinks.  It was nice and we enjoyed a very beautiful summer day along the way!

We even slipped in a little leap-frog!

Peak-a-boo!