Independence Weekend

We had a jammed pack weekend. Saturday we headed up for our annual July 4th family reunion at my uncle's lake house. We didn't have everybody there, but still had a lot of fun. We got to eat some yummy bbq, ride on a boat, have some fun on the water, and eat some pie, cobbler, and cake. Great time with family. We brought our camera, but didn't get but a few pictures. Here are just two:

Aunt Patsy and I conversing:

My cousin Jared, love his hair!:

Sunday evening we headed to a friend's house for a cookout. Delicious food and fun times with friends. Ellie had a lot of fun playing in the pool with Addison and her new friend, Claire. She also got to hold a live worm for the first time. She was very hesitant at first, even after Addison and Claire were touching/holding them, but eventually she decided to go for it with much encouragement. She ended up thinking it was very interesting and fun.

Claire, Ellie, and Addison (Ellie refused to look at the camera):

Ellie holding a worm for the first time:

Monday we had a day at the pool, then an evening at the local park. Holly Springs was hosting an Indepedence Day celebration. Ellie was able to bounce in a inflatable thing, color, sing/dance, and sit in a fire truck. We didn't stay for the fireworks (which I'm not happy about), but instead went home for ice cream. Turned out to be a great weekend, although the girls are definitely exhausted. Next year we definitely are going to see some fireworks, daddy promised me!

Waving our flags:

Daddy as a fireman:
All four of us, don't get many of these: