4th of July 2018

We stuck around for the 4th.  Chanhassen has a fun festival during this time, that we try to take advantage of.

The Bigs had their Well-Visits...I save Libby's for her 1/2 birthday so she doesn't have to go in in the middle of the winter and pick up extra germs.  They each had a quick shot, but quickly learned they were rewarded for their bravery by going to the festival...early, with just mom.  Until Dad got there with the Littles!

 Climbing the ladder to the bell!

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Daddy and the Littles arrived!

 Ring toss, Sally won a Rootbeer

 Emma's turn!

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Daddy and the girls were going to do the Ferris Wheel.  As we were standing in line I read the limit was 2 adults and 4 kids.  Of COURSE Mason and I joined.  It was hilarious and a fun memory!

 Too much to look at to stop and smile for a picture, MOM!

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 When you have a big family you have enough to play the games without having to wait for more people to join, which means you're guaranteed to have a winner in your group!

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 Libby was the winner!

 Dinner time! Of course she ate it all herself...Apple doesn't fall far from the Mama tree!

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Dessert!

 Cashing in her winnings

 3rd one has spunk!

The next day was the 4th.  The Bigs and I were able to make it to 9am Mass.  We got home and they quickly rushed out the door to begin the fishing contest.  They each caught a fish, but didn't come away winners.

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 It was a weird weather day with rain off and on.  When the Littles were napping we applied tatoos and played cards!

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Red White and Blue Photo Shoot!

 When one child is asked to take a picture, of course they all need a turn

 We headed over to our friends' the Carrauxs for a little party.  Mason playing the piano

 Awesome kickball game with the kiddos and adults

 a quick shower and then some sparklers...it was later than their normal bedtimes, but still not quite dark enough.  We promised the Bigs if we could see any fireworks from our house we'd wake them.  No such luck

 Always cheersing to my dad on the 4th.  The anniversary of the day he died.  Never forgotten.  In fact, he's probably remembered even more the older the kiddos get and the more questions they ask!

 Wonder what he would think of his 8 grandkids?

Mason learning about and loving snaps

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How is it already the end of July?!