Thursday, July 9, 2009

4th of July

We spent the holiday weekend in Broken Bow, NE with Joe's family and enjoyed relaxing on the farm. Luca got to go to a parade, her first, (and my first too, which was a shocking revelation to everyone present. :) she enjoyed it immensely, especially since we gave her a sugar high! She rode in the wagon with Ryan (second cousin? Joe's cousin's son....whatever that makes them...) to see Tom & Bonnie's new house on the lake, played with Ryan's toys (he shared very nicely) and slept through the entire front yard fireworks production (including a 300 round screaming/popping extravaganza). We ate lots of delicious food and visited with Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, siblings, etc. and played with several puppies. Joe got to go fishing and play a round of golf with the boys and we all got in some naps. Ahhhhhh...
We are so thankful that God has placed us in this country where we can freely worship Him. What a blessing to be an American!!!!!!!!!!!


Luca, directing Grandma (she's not bossy, she helps you not make mistakes) towards the parade

First Rocket Pop! (Thank you Aunt Bonnie!) Yum yum

A kiss for Aunt Whitney

Here comes the Parade! (Luca wasn't a fan of the sirens but she liked the lights)

Giving Mommy a "pound" (okay, maybe that wasn't what she meant but it was cute).

Laughing at Ryan

Wagon Ride!

Very intrigued by the mechanics of the wagon. She kept hanging over the edge (making Grandma Cindy extremely nervous) to see the axle and wheels and was NOT interested in holding onto the the sides. :)

"They left the keys in it, I am so out of here!" :)

1 comment:

Amy said...

I think that pound picture is what it looks like when a child can hardly stand the sugar high. So funny! Reminds me of what coffee USED to do to me :)