Our Fourth of July

We had a wonderful fourth of July this year. This was our 4th annual bible study BBQ at our house. We started out the festivities by going to Will's Uncle and Aunt's pool (thanks Bill and Carol!!!). It was a great way to cool off on such a hot day. After the pool, we headed back to our house for some delicious BBQ and outdoor playtime. Will made some amazing cheeseburgers and brats. Yummy! Later in the evening we all took a short walk to the park to watch the fireworks. Kate loved watching the fireworks and would say "pop" every time a firework went off. We also had the ongoing commentary from local wild turkeys in the neighborhood. After each firework we would hear "gobble gobble gobble"....it was very funny.
Daddy's girls: (from left) Will & Kate, Derek & Zoey, Rusty & Hazel

Kate's slide is always a favorite attraction with all of her friends. Unfortunately one of Kate's friends, Abby, was missing from the party for a bit of time. Abby had a very hard fall at the pool and bonked her head very badly. Her parents had to take her to the ER to make sure she didn't have a concussion. Thankfully she was fine and was able to come back and join the party.

Our big girl!Our friends, Amy and Brenna. Brenna is 35 weeks pregnant (with another girl) and is due two weeks before me. We are very excited for Maggie to have an instant playmate. :-) They guys chillin' and enjoying their beer.

Hazel (almost 3 yrs old) asked me to take some pictures of her so she could look at them. She looked so cute in her little romper. Zoey (19 months) was enjoying a refreshing drink of her water while lounging away.

More slide time! It has been priceless having our "new" backyard! It is so wonderful to have place for the kids to play and for the adults to hang out.