Independance Day

We had a great 4th!!!  We started the day like many people and went  to the parade.  We had great seats thanks to my family.  They own a rental right on 4th street so we just sat on the lawn and steps and we were even able to park at the back of the house so we didn't have to walk forever to get to the parade.  The boys really enjoyed the parade and Garrett loved getting all the candy of course.

Daniel enjoying the parade with Grandma!

My sisters enjoying the parade with the boys and some friends.  (Emily is so crazy)

After the Parade we went home for about an hour to make a treat for the BBQ we were going to and to water the sod we laid the day before.  We went to the BBQ at the Passeys and ate tons of good food.  We would have stayed longer but we still had sod from the day before that we had to get laid so it wouldn't die. 

We got home and the wonderful Ellsworths came over and helped us get the rest laid and now we have a front yard :)!!!

Our beautiful front yard, Thanks to everyone that came and helped (my dad helped for quite awhile on Friday and we so appreciate it)

After that we hung out for a bit and watered the lawn and then headed down to the river for the fireworks.  Some friends of ours had been there most of the day saving a spot so we are gald they let us come and join them.  We talked and enjoyed some yummy food, then sat back and enjoyed the fireworks show.  It was a great day!

Our little family at the fireworks.

Daniel and Daddy getting ready to watch the show!

My good friend Jeanette who had been there most of the day saving seats, you ROCK!!!

July 1st, 2006....

Our little Garrett was born!!!!  He is now two years old and I can't believe it!  He is such a funny boy and is always keeping us laughing.  He is only two but such a good big brother.  He will get Daniel a toy or put his binky in when he is sad.  He is also already very good at rough housing with Daniel.  Daniel just adores him.

To celebrate we went to the Zoo and had dinner and cake & ice cream with my family.  Garrett loved the zoo.  When we saw the lions I told him to tell daddy what the lions say and he said "ROAR"  it was actually pretty loud.  Then later he saw an ant on the ground and stopped to say "Hello."  He kept saying more whenever we saw a new exhibit.  It was very funny he wanted to see more and more animals.   

He loved his presents!  He got a bike, two movies, a bucket and pail, a license plate for his bike, a book, a new hat and shirt, and a pack of four cars.  He was very excited and it was fun because this year he really got into opening his presents and understood what was going on.  He was also very good at blowing out his candles on the cake.  One blow and they were out. 

We just love him so much and cherish each moment we get with him.

Walking at the Zoo

Looking at the Macaws

Just Chillin'

Getting a Drink

Hey Mom

Checking out the Turtles

With all his presents

Making a silly face

His Cake