Happy 4th Grammy and Grampy Style

We took a trip up to see Grammy and Grampy for the holiday weekend. As usual, they spoiled us with lots of love, fun and yummy food. Lily became immediate B.F.F's with their dog Ellie. She followed her everywhere saying "Hi!" and let Ellie lick her hands while she too stuck her tongue out like she was licking. Sadly for Lily this momma has no desire for a family dog. Except I do like the part where they eat everything off the floor after dinner. We'll see.

We went swimming and the kids did great in the water which was super encouraging after our first pool encounter this summer. Swim lessons here we come!


They have the best seats in the neighborhood for watching a nearby country club's fireworks, so all we had to do was plop a lawn chair in the driveway amongst their neighbors and friends and enjoy a great show.

Here Lily is enjoying some time with Grandpa Dominic. They played a game of chase the ball...he would hit it with his cane and she would go get it and throw it back. Maybe we don't need a dog...



Trip to the farmer's market...


Bike riding with Grampy...


Chalking...





Considering no one slept on the 6 hour ride there, on the way back home this...




plus this...


equaled...



Thanks Grammy and Grampy!

Grateful for...

#40 having read this book

#41 excitement over butterflies

#42 when things don't go as bad as I expect reminding me to be more positive