7.06.2011

Fourth of July

The fourth here was really nice weather, around 76 degrees, which is substantially cooler than it has been! We did the traditional grilling a nd fireworks show and had a great time together as a family celebrating this beautiful country we love dearly.  It never fails, this time of year always makes me feel like a patriot...even when political discussions make me frustrated at times, errr... My last post said something about "figuring out how to use my sewing machine" {that I got for Christmas} and so I did get out the manual and look up how to wind a bobbin and upper thread my machine...haha, who knew I could make a little dress for B and add a homemade patch on an old shirt for H? Well, here are the pictures of our funtastic time:


And, with our tongues out...

{Why is it so difficult to get the not-too-squinty-smile from little babes?}








Ready for Fireworks!! And, Popcorn....
What a fun day!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the dress, patch and smiling faces. Love you all., Donna & Steve.

the fortenberrys said...

You did an awesome job with those projects! I'm super impressed! I need to make some fun stuff for our new house...trying to figure out what to do first. :) The kids looks so adorable...glad your 4th was so awesome! The picture of you cracked me up...not sure what you were thinking. I'm even laughing harder that you posted it yourself on your blog. You can't say anything about the pictures I pick out of you now.

Paige and Russ Atkins said...

I think the last good picture of me was at my wedding. I just don't take good pictures for some reason. I've given up. But, in mu defense NO ONE in that picture was ready and to be honest I only posted it to show our little blanket/popcorn scene. See what Vanity I give up so you blog readers can get the whole picture?! I'm so nice.

Maybe one day I will have a tan again but I'm guessing after four years of not having one it probably isn't going to happen. Ever again.

Anonymous said...

Great job on the sewing projects! Love the new pictures. Harrison and Bailynn are so precious. Can't wait to see you all again. Love Mom and Dad

Our Life Version 6.0 said...

Okay, wow on the dress you made for B and the patch for H!!! Great job!!! I definitely want to make a dress for Audrey...gotta find a fabric I like.