isn't that the way they should be? Friends, neighbors, family, food and water. It all came together for a great day!
We started off with a neighborhood parade . . .
It was very cute. Once the kids did the loop of our street, we headed out into the common area behind our house and relaxed with the neighbors for a while.
I then headed into the house and put the little miss down for a nap. I also pulled together my super-yummy buttermilk ranch potatoes and threw those in the crock-pot. I also marinated the tri-tip (which, incidentally, I ended up forgetting to take with us, so we have plenty of tri-tip to eat tonight). I made a huge batch of sangria. It was tasty, but too sweet. I should have stuck with my WT Wine Cooler - Fresca and white wine (preferably boxed).
We then spent the afternoon/evening at a friend's house. I was actually pool-sitting for them last week and they encouraged us to celebrate the 4th in their resort-like backyard. So we did! Two other fun families joined us and we had a lovely and relaxing time, bbq'ing and swimming.
John and Dylan rounded out their evening by jumping in the truck and driving up the street to watch the fireworks when they started out at the raceway. I stayed home (Halle was long-since asleep) and just listened to them. Fine by me!
Anyway. It was a great day and I was very glad to have John here to celebrate with us. Holidays are always tough for him to schedule off, so this was just a lucky break. That being said, he's back at work today while the rest of lie around, doing as little as possible.
I'm going to try and finish up a couple of projects that I've started around the house. But I'm not feeling the love for anything right now. Except maybe to lounge in the pool. Or read a book. Or both. But I really, really should do something useful. I should. But I probably. It is a holiday weekend after all!
Peace out!
beautiful photos, beautiful children.
thanks so much for your sweet message on my blog.
happy tuesday. xo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | July 07, 2009 at 05:20 AM
What a lovely family, Amy!
Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. I'm so glad the weaning post helped. I'll be sending you good weaning vibes, as well!
Kate
Posted by: kate | July 09, 2009 at 12:43 PM