Happy 4th of July

The day started off shaky but ended great. I was getting the kids dressed in their red, white and blue. I had the girls dressed and ready (even Mackenzee's hair) then went to get Parker dressed) that is where the fun began. I pulled out his plaid shorts that matched the girls dresses and he said, rather firmly, "No those Mackenzee's" I tried to explain they were his but he would not hear of it. Apparently he has become accustomed to solid cargo shorts. So I tried getting his plaid shirt on and he told me it was Eliza's. After a little more power struggle I finally got the shirt on (I guess it was the lesser of two evils). They looked pretty cute I think. This is the best picture I have of all three. It was right before Eliza's nap so she is NOT happy.

Parker and Mackenzee insisted on posing for the camera.

We headed up to my grandparents house and had a very relaxing time. Funny story: We got out of the car and Mackenzee saw a squirrel running out of the tree. Naturally it was running from her but she didn't care. She SCREAMED bloody murder which in turn scared Parker of the squirrels for the rest of the day. For those who know my kids know they are deathly scared of animals but even I think squirrels is taking it too far.

It was great to visit with family and have some adult conversations. :) We were able to go down to the lake and see my aunt and cousins. Parker and Mackenzee did jump in the waves for a little bit. JoJo the dog was there and that pretty much freaked out my kids.

After we got back we got ready for dinner. It was delicious, as usual.

Mackenzee along with coaxing from my cousins finally got the nerve to pet JoJo.

Parker loved playing with "Uncle" all day. He could not remember Russ's name so now he is just "Uncle" They went on golf cart rides and made dessert (homemade ice cream). Eliza even let people play with her- a little.

When the mosquitoes started biting we headed back home. They all went back to the lake for the fireworks. As we were pulling out of the driveway Parker started saying, very sadly, "I need a hug, I need a hug" I looked and him and said from who. "Grandma Grapes". I thought that was two sweet so I got him out of the car and we went back to the house to give Grandma Grapes a hug and a kiss. Then he gave one to Papa Grapes and we were able to get back in the car. My kids all fell asleep before I got to the highway. I made it back in time for our fireworks, and my kids stayed asleep the whole time!

We had a great holiday but we did miss daddy (he stayed in a hotel, went shopping and ate Panda Express)