Summer Days

Ema has been a complete "water baby" this summer.

Grandpa and Nanny (Ben & Patti) got a new pool at their house and we have a small "kiddie" pool here at our house along with a slip-n-slide.

Whenever we give her the chance, she wants to go outside and go swimming. Just recently we have noticed how she has gained more confidence in letting herself just float in the water and in making sure that everyone else around her gets just as wet as she does. Enjoy these pictures as we have enjoyed the real-life soaking experience.

Independance Day

Today we had a BBQ at our house to eat some food and set off some fireworks to celebrate our nation's birthday with our families. We had a blast, literally! We stayed entertained watching Ema play in the pool and sand box until it got dark enough to light the fireworks. They weren't the biggest ones that you can buy, but they were perfect for our little celebration. The bright colors and loud pops were a pleasant surprise to Ema.
She liked everything until the bottle rockets that sounded like gun shots went off. They were a little loud for her. She did, however, enjoy the sparklers and even held one until a little sparkle reached her arm.

We are planning on going to Pike County's Fourth of July Celebration in Zebulon on Tuesday to watch the "real" fireworks and to help man the church booth passing out balloons to the community. Hope to see some of you there!