Saturday, August 7, 2010

Back in the US - 4th of July!

We spent our first day back in the US with my Dad and Anna. It just so happend that Anna's family was having a get together for one of her nephew's birthdays. It was a nice surprise because we hadn't seen her family in a while and they hadn't even met Lydia. The kids had a great time playing with all of Anna's great nieces and nephews and in the pool.

The next day was the 4th of July. James' sister, Julie, was having a party for the 4th/ 3rd birthday party for our nephew, Trae. James' whole family was there (minus James) and they had a magician/ balloon guy, lots of kids to play with, sparklers, and a fantastic fireworks display designed by James' brother-in-law, David. My Dad and Anna were able to come this year which was nice because we got to spend more time with them and they helped me with the kids. Once again, a great time!

The adult kids (minus James). Me, David, Julie and Michael

Our nephew, Trae, and our neice, Carly


Ethan and Trae with their balloon dogs

Ethan doing magic

Sparklers

NoJo was having some stomach issues, so he was a little off
in the beginning of the night, but he perked up for the sparklers
I burned a hole in my foot trying to help her, but Lydia
got to participate in sparklers too
My Dad playing with Lydia in the sandbox...later they
bonded over a butterfly that landed in the sandbox

Lydia and Mommy

Ethan, Reese, and Lydia watching my Dad fetch a toy
that Nolan threw over the fence.

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