This year we had a "4th of July" weekend.
Lance had Monday off and we were planning on going to Houston to hang out with his cousin and just to "get outta Dodge" for a while but alas, with the rain, sick kids, and taking care of a friends puppy (more on that later) we didn't make it.
We decided to do the best we could with Austin instead...
Saturday we took the girls to see Toy Story 3 and went out to lunch.
We all loved the movie... in fact I laughed so hard I had tears.
A MUST SEE for sure.
Sunday after church we BBQ'd our own dinner and then when outside and joined out street 4th of July party, complete with homemade peach ice cream and enough fireworks to last over an hour... it was nice to not have to drive through crowds this year. We were going to go to Lance's office and watch them over Town Lake but decided to stay and watch at home. It was late night and Beth actually tells me she didn't like that night because she was SO tired.
I didn't have my camera but here are a few pictures my neighbor took of us...
Izzy wasn't a huge fan of holding her own sparkler but she LOVED the fireworks in the sky!
"Look Mom, a PURPLE one!!!"
Beth loved both sparklers, snaps, and the fireworks in the sky...
of course it took her half the night to get over her sulkiness and join in the fun...
Monday Beth started swimming lessons for the first time... and yes, there were tears.
After her 30 minutes of horrible torture (of course she was laughing and having a good time after she got over the tears but she still holds to the fact that she HATES them) we headed to the San Antonio Zoo.
These pictures aren't great but it's all I got. It of course was hot, I mean it IS July in Texas, but bearable.
Couldn't get this picture turned around for the life of me but I love it.
Overall it was a fun weekend.
It is always kinda "different" when holidays are on Sundays... not necessarily a bad thing but just a different feeling all together.
6 comments:
ditto on the kids growing up comment from you! Izzy's curls are to die for. Wish we could've joined in the weekend fun. :( I keep looking forward to August...
Oh yeah, and I've heard nothing but great reviews of Toy Story. We should take our kids. Or not. :) Also, I seriously need to update my profile picture, huh?
Toy Story 3 is so great! Glad you were able to see it. Looks like a fun 4th of July! I didn't know Izzy's hair was so curly! Cute cute.
Cute shirt in the fourth picture down, Rachie. I'm still considering your demand that you get my clothes when I leave on my mission, though.... Mmmm NO.
The girls are adorable in these pictures!! I went swimming at Cottonwood Heights on Thursday and wished Beth and Izzy were with me so badly so I could play in the kittie pool with 'em! haha
And thanks for the review of Toy Story 3. I will try and see it as soon as I can. :)
great photos! it looks like y'all had such fun. i echo the thoughts of others that the girls have such cute hair.
I want to take the whole family to Toy Story 3 as well. We've never taken Sam to a movie, but I bet he'd mostly sit still for it.
My kids love sparklers and snaps too. Even Sam, although he did once try to stick it in Halle's hair. (Although I'm sure hearing that doesn't surprise you).
I can't wait for you to come to Utah. I'll start planning our day out now. I think it should involve playing in talking, playing in water, talking, and perhaps eating.
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