God Bless the USA!!

We had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Daniel had both Thursday and Friday off, so we had lots of time together as a family. On Thursday, Daniel went with Gage and I to our fun Gymboree class. Daddy got to see what it was all about and meet all our wonderful friends that we have met there. After nap time, we did a little swimming in the baby pool while Daniel put up Gage's new swing we bought for our backyard. He loves the swing. He just giggles and laughs the whole time he's in it. I think Gage is going to be that typical boy who loves to be outside and getting dirty. He is very content outdoors.

Friday, we did lots of work around the house. Mowing, watering, pulling weeds, cleaning and doing laundry. Oh, Gage and I also made a trek to the Grocery store. Let me just tell you, don't ever go to the grocery store the day before the 4th. It was an absolute mad house. I went with my list in hand and thought I would be in and out of there quick. Man was I wrong. 1 1/2 hours later. Never again!!

Saturday we got up bright and early. Got ourselves together and out the door by eight o'clock. We headed into Edmond to get a good seat for the 4th of July parade. We got great seats and enjoyed a wonderful parade. Except for the sound of the firetrucks. Man if you could have seen how scared Gage was when the sirens came on. I felt horrible. He was so upset. We had to hold him and comfort him for the next few minutes, but he was ok after that. Then Saturday afternoon we headed over to our neighbors house for good old July 4th cooking. We had hamburgers, hotdogs, and the works. Gage made it until 7 but unfortunately didn't get to see any fireworks this year. Maybe next year.

Happy Birthday America! God Bless the USA!!