To say that Joshua was excited about July 4th would positively be the understatement of the year! When it started raining this afternoon, no pouring, we had one pretty upset little boy. But, the weather cleared by 8 and things started happening!
Still not so fond of the "unnecessarily loud" (mama's words) fire works!
My brother and sis-in-law were in town this past so we got to hang out with them and do fun things with the cousins . . . like light off more fireworks! Yes . . . the extension cord served as the "safety barrier!"
J determined to catch the parachute!
Eating with EVERYONE at Chuch E. Cheese -- that's a mass of humanity there!
Uncle Ryan
might have played a substantial role in our ticket accumulation!
Aunt Carly and Lena Mae . . . this was our first chance to see Steve and Freya's youngest!
Last week, we took the day to go visit Great Grandma & Great Grandpa. Lots of fun. For the record . . . notice that EVERYONE is not only looking at the camera but also smiling . . . truly a miracle!
Tyler, Bryan and Grandpa . . . studying the latest corn crop
Grandma and Tyler . . . why of course, they planned on having matching outfits!
J & K had lots of fun swinging on the swings . . . talk about a trip down memory lane!
We just finished our two weeks of "Swimming with Friends" . . . the kids LOVED it! This was Kayla's first year, and I think Joshua did a great job of "prepping" her for all that she needed to know. The highlight for her was jumping off the board! 
And this would be Joshua jumping off the board. His strategy was the further he could jump, the less distance he would have to swim. Smart cookie, eh?
Just chillin!
Joshua's favorite method of swimming -- on his back!
Several weeks ago we had a western-themed VBS and "cowboy Bryan" gave roping a try. I think his flip flops completed the cowboy look!
