"Fireworks, close your mouth"

Happy 4th of July! At our house, we are glad the 4th is over and it is now quite in our neighborhood. Addison was NOT a fan of the fireworks this year. She spent most of the evening on July 3rd and July 4th with her hands over her ears, asking the fireworks to please close thier mouths. We had told her that there woul be loud bangs and pops, because it was America's birthday. She started saying "Happy Birthday Camerica"! Well then the conversation evolved a little and went a little like this...

A: Mom, when is Camerica coming to our house for her birthday?

M: Addison, America is not a person, it is where you live.

A: Huh?

M: Grand Island Nebraska is in America. America is where you live.

A: Huh? (this is her favorite response when she is either not listening, or just doesn't understand)

M: Peanut, America is a place, not a person. America can NOT come to our house, we live in America. Please go potty so we can leave for Aranea's.

A: But, it is Camerica's birthday mom, when is she coming?

(Dad now speaks up to change the subject becuase mom obviously is not getting anywhere with her)

D: Addison, America is the country you live in. Would you like to watch the Hero's now?

So, she was disappointed that she did not get to wish "Camerica" a happy birthday, but realived the fireworks were finally over. She did end up watching some of them, and enjoyed them for a breif period of time as long as her ears were covered!

Kristin, Brian and Keyara went to the water park with us and then came over in the evening for a little while to grill out and play with us! The girls had a GREAT time running around, playingon the swingset and throwing "poppers" on the ground. (Of course, Addison had to hold her ears every once in awhile.)






We tried to get some family shots of the girls, mommy and daddy; however, Addison was not real cooperative. So we just have the girls to show off. Besides, none of you really want to see us, you just want to see the girls!!


Gail, notice Olivia's outfit, the one you bought for Addison's first 4th of July and had to take a tuck in the pants because Addison was so skinny. Well, Olivia fit into them, a bit snugger around the waist though!!



Now, make sure you all check back soon for some more pictures!! Olivia is learning so new tricks and will want to show them off soon. And Addison, well she is a proud big sister and will cheer her sister on all the way! Don't forget to leave a comment, we enjoy reading them!