July 4th 2017

4th of July is absolutely without a doubt my favorite holiday! 

I think it has something to do with where I grew up because ask anyone who lives in that neighborhood they will ALL tell you July 4th is the best day of the year. The neighborhood sits right on the ocean and all day its just a big giant party! It really is THE BEST!!!

We start the day nice and early with a parade around the neighborhood circle. Here is Kamryn pulling Logan and Kensington in the wagon. Tenley sat this one out. 

Every year my Dad and Dee have a huge cookout. Last year we did a water balloon fight and I think it's safe to say this is going to be an annual thing. The kids (and adults) love it!

Pappi got really into it this year! HA!

Kensington did NOT want to take this picture with me. But after we took it and Auntie handed me back my phone she saw it and exclaimed "MAMA!!!" HA! She's such a riot!

Kensington (loving that cupcake), Pappi & Logan (with blue sugar all over his face) --- 3 pals

We ended the night like we always do. Up at the seawall watching fireworks. Adams Shore (my childhood neighborhood) always brings their A-Game when it comes to fireworks. 

Tenley LOVED it! She was so cranky (overtired) until she saw her first firework and then she oo'd and ahh'd and cheered with every one that went off. Kensington was another story. She covered her eyes and sat snuggled into her Daddy like that the whole time we were up there. 

We had the best day! The kids did great. It was tough for the babies as we hit their bedtime hour because it was such a long day but somehow we made it work. A whiny kid never hurt anyone, right? Seriously, when you have a family of this size you just kind of expect someone to be crying at some point during the day. LOL! The Sasses are here!!!! I hope we didn't drive anyone too crazy....

I hope you all had a happy and safe 4th of July!!!

From now until July 4, 2018 you can find me counting down the days until I get to do this all over again....