Fun 4th Weekend

My parents came up for the weekend to visit and do LOTS of projects around our house. Mom and I painted while dad and Jeremy built shelves in our cold storage room in the basement. Dad and Jeremy also worked on the sprinkler system, adjusted all the blinds, fixed the drains in the bathroom sinks, and oiled the garage doors!! Even though we did alot of work we still managed to squeeze in some fun and shopping! We spent the 4th playing outside, eating yummy food, taking naps, watching fireworks, and enjoying family. Every time I hear America songs I get choked up thinking about how great we have it and how many men and women have died for us. I LOVE the USA!!!


My awesome shelves...I guess I need to buy more food.

Playing ladder ball. Our new favorite game. For the record mom and I won the championship!

Jacks stayed outside pretty much all day. He took his shirt off for a little tiny bit and got really sunburned.


Resting in the shade.

Sleepy Nolan. He played so hard until he couldn't move.

Sleepy Poppa. He worked like a slave.

Refreshed from his nap, Nolan saw Jeremy light one firework and knew exactly what to do. To say he LOVED the fireworks would be an understatement.

Our festive dessert. We made sugar cookies too, but they didn't last long enough for a picture.

This is how Austin watched the fireworks.


I LOVE my parents. Thanks for working so hard!!