a Fabulous Fourth

We started our 4th of July at Lake Jordan with the Becks. We all drove up for lunch and had a VERY relaxing afternoon on the lake. John-the-Beck had a new boat, and we were honored to be a part of the "maiden voyage." Addie loves being out on the water, although she doesnt particularly love the life jacket her mother insists she wear! But...she was very happy (as you can see below) laying in my lap.

Paul and Addie
we finally got her to keep those sunglasses on!

look at that head control! & chilling with Marsa, Kat, and John

Kat, John, & Paul taking a snooze

Addie taking a snooze!

Addie on the boat just "talking" away!

John holding Addie so I could climb out of the boat...he's such a natural!

and then we went on to the Castros in Wetumpka...
Tim's family was sweet enough to invite us to come swim (and eat of course) that afternoon before we all headed over to the Hunts (Diane's mom's house) for fireworks. Addie had a blast getting some undivided attention from Di (and Tim and Ann). She just talked and talked to Diane!

Tim & Addie & Di

oh...the many, many faces. i did fall in love with this picture! it's like she's saying...ok mom, enough with the camera, but I'll still pose for you!

Paul playing catch with Tim & Ann (Tim's mom) holding Addie

Piper, Tyler and Ellie's cousin

pretty flowers!

Ellie & Tyler

Tim launching Tyler across the pool! I love Ty's arm in the air...charge!

ok...so then it become somewhat of a competition of
1) who could make a bigger splash and
2) what cool moves i could manage to catch on camera!

Tim
um...can we say "flying squirrel?"

Tyler and Tim

Steve, Tim's brother

and then on to the Hunt's for fireworks...
Terri and Rob had everyone over for fireworks, a long time tradition! They had a lot of fun ones, and we got to see the neighbors around the lake as well.

Robin, Hayden's mommy, and Addie

Paul and Tim
Tim wanted to hold Addie "because Di had gotten her to sleep!" :)


Ellie, Di, Hayden, and Piper & Di, Addie, and Terri (Di's mom)

Addie loves fireworks...well, i shouldnt say loves. Basically, they dont phase her! (She had already "seen" some at the lake with the Wamsteds.) The only time she got upset was when I "screamed" (and ran) when one came towards us. After the fireworks started going in directions we didnt like (towards us), we decided to come inside and let the kids play.

Addie: "Oh the drama...that's a boy!!!"
Hayden: "What's the big deal here...i'm just chilling in my space!"

Hayden: "Mom...she's kinda a comfy pillow here! You sure it's ok if i keep leaning...and leaning?"

Addie: "Um, seriously mom. In a few years you're not going to want me anywhere near boys! He's in my space now!"

His and Hers

Hayden let Addie play with his jumping toy to see if she liked it. (she did :)

Hayden and Addie playing "together"
Hayden was so sweet to share!

look at them "holding hands"
...buddies!