Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day 2011~by Beth





We are having a fun day around here. It began last night with the girls decorating their bikes in preparation to ride in the Pine Island Parade. They had lots of fun riding and throwing out candy to the parade attendees. Of course all the other kiddos enjoyed getting all the candy that nearly every one in the parade threw. Back at home we had a delicious cookout. Jon, Caleb, Christiana, Charity and I also filled about 290 balloons for a water balloon fight. Too bad the thunderstorm has been rolling in. After it passes, everyone plans to go out and try to nail someone with a water balloon. I had to find every bucket, container, and even my stock pot to hold the balloons. Here are the pics. Notice the new glasses on Christiana and Emma. They were blessed with free eye exams and free glasses just last week. PTL!!!

Jonathan and Stephen watching God's fireworks~by Beth



Just before bed the other night Stephen and Dad were watching the lighting in the clouds. They looked so adorable!!! Wish it was in focus better. The camera has not been working well since Christiana kicked a soccer ball right at the camera while I was shooting at the beach a few weeks ago.