Celebrating independence

Brett, Jackson

Peyton
Thanks for the super cute outfits Grammy - we miss you!

We had a great Fourth of July. Something so fitting about independence and toddlers!
The boys got to see Grandma & Granddad who just got home from a trip and Auntie Kiki, Auntie Nancy, Uncle David and Auntie Mo.

We let the boys stay up for fireworks this year. They have a 7 p.m. bedtime and there were more than a few times until the show started at 9:30 that I almost put them to bed, but their Aunties did a great job keeping them entertained and they really seemed to enjoy the show and to understand it was something special to stay up with the adults.
The downside is they woke up at the same time as usual (6:30 a.m.!) and started the morning off fairly crabby. The upside is Tate & I both had the day off so we were able to keep them somewhat happy until nap time (although I realized we might be more crabby than then are :)


The boys received motorcycles for their birthday and we waited to crack them out of the boxes and this was the perfect day for it. So the boys enjoyed playing on their new toys and playing "catch" in the front yard.


Brett

Jackson

Peyton

Jackson in awe of the fireworks

Nancy keeping Brett entertained to keep him awake!

Grandma and Jackson snuggling

Granddad and Brett celebrating together

Me trying to supervise some decorating - apparently they are more fun to wave around!

Brett helping put flags in the ground

Peyton the ham.

Jackson very focused on his task.