Lucy, you loved the fireworks and weren't a bit afraid of the noise. In fact, you kept saying "I like the boom part." We watched the show from the Clarkston High School football field - sitting in a sea of blankets and listening to the patriotic hits over the loudspeaker. The whole event was charming and wonderful.
Enjoying that authentic, down-home America feel they are always
trying to capture in Chevy commercials.
It was fun to see the holiday with all of its trimmings through fresh eyes. You kept asking "why" so, trying to put in in terms you know, I told you it was a birthday party for our country and that we were all celebrating together. Then you were asking things like "what's united states," and "what's country." I'm not sure I explained those very well so I'll be finding us some maps soon.
Who's tired? Not this kid.
Henry, you missed the fireworks as you couldn't quite make it until 10 pm but you had a great time too. All the cousins running around were great entertainment and there was plenty of doting by your aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
Henry, after turning back into a pumpkin at 9 p.m.
Our family photo session did not go as well. Hopefully we got something good out of it but boy - trying to get two kids to smile and be happy on demand, plus keep anything bright red off of their white clothes for a half hour was hard work. And that was after I had to remember how to put on makeup and do my hair as it's been a while. Sheesh, family photos are not fun for moms.
Hanging out with cousins was fabulous though. We spent a lot of time messing around at Grandma and Papa's house. We saw no end to the fun times, toys, and treats there. And the food!!! Wow - your grandma can cook!
Grandma and Papa provided princess dress-ups(!) and a princess car(!!) just your size to play in.
The perfect outfit for yard work.
We all went fishing at a very special place called Tunnel Pond. Papa has worked with the Nez Perce Tribe to make Tunnel Pond a beautiful resource for the whole community. Tribal and non-tribal families (and mixed ones like ours) now have an amazing place to fish and play together. Wildlife is everywhere: turtles, otters, eagles, and more. It is such a gift and every time we are there I feel so blessed. Your daddy, aunts, and uncles will take their turn protecting this and other resources for you. Someday, it will be your turn.
The car rides were all of our least favorite parts. Six. L-o-n-g. Hours. You both did pretty well though and by the power of books, gummy treats, and "The Wizard of Oz," we made it through without too much screaming. Hooray!
Straight out of mom's bag of tricks to keep you happy in the car.
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