Happy 4th of July!

Yesterday, Daddy came home from Ohio (he was there on work-related business) and as soon as he got home, he took Samantha out into the yard to practice hitting golf balls. She took her job very seriously ...


Today, we participated in a small parade through our subdivision. This parade kicks off the 4th of July activities here and it's quite the celebration with refreshments, games for the kids, a bass-fishing competition, a cook-out and finally ... fireworks in the evening. We have met so many nice people and we are truly happy with our new home and subdivision.

After being at the park for a little while this afternoon, we headed back to our house for a quick rest before Grammy and Papa (my parents) came to pick-up Sam. They offered to take her for the night so that Steve and I could enjoy the cook-out and fireworks by ourselves (also, I worried about all of the loud noises that might wake her up after she goes to bed). Next year, she will be older and can enjoy them with us ...

All packed up and ready to go to Grammy and Papa's house for the night