July 2013 in a nut shell

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!!!  We decided to forgo the parade this year.  Poor Hadley, we took her to a parade last month, and the noise was just to much for her.  She was such a trooper, but just couldn't do that to her again.  Had an awesome afternoon at the park, and then a barbecue over at the neighbors.  Finished it off with a beautiful fireworks celebration.

One of these days we will get Lily out of the training wheels and comfortably riding.  She could do it if she had more confidence in herself.

July 9th, 2013.  Lily was Babtized in our church, City Harvest.  Such an awesome day with so many friends and family that came to celebrate the event.  I was just so proud of my beautiful daughter, words cannot even describe.  You can just see when you look at that face, her love of God and readiness.  So sorry for the darn facebook picture around this.  I have more photos other people sent me, but have no idea how to attach them.

July 14th, celebrating Aria's first birthday (which is officially on July 5th.)  Such a sweetie, and the girls absolutely adore her!

So glad the girls are "helping" Aria!!!

Devouring her first cake, made by Aunt Linda with love!

Enjoying a fun afternoon at the zoo.  No matter how many times we go, we always have a blast and see something new.  The key is to have no agenda and don't go to see all the animals.  Couple hours at the kiddos pace, snacks of course, and it's fun for all.

Why are these statues always such a hit though, I don't get it.

2 peas in a pod, hamming it up for the camera!!!

We were so lucky to get to spend a weekend at Aunt Sharrys in Eastern WA with Aunts, Uncles, and my amazing Grandparents.  How blessed am I to have such awesome family!!!

Uncle Darin, who is seriously one of the most awesome people I have ever met, was so great with all the kids.  Walked them around forever letting them all have multiple turns.  Even galloped with them when they wanted to.

Campfires and smores!!!

Aubrey and cousin Kenah had such an awesome time playing together.  Love cousin bonding!!!

Our month of July went by in a blink of an eye, but was just awesome!!!