4th of July ...... busy busy

Oh my goodness, for not actually going anywhere for the 4th holiday, we sure were busy here around our house. Tim's parents came to visit us for the weekend and help us with some projects. They got here Thursday afternoon and the planning began. First order of business, Tim & his dad were to work on fencing in our back yard. Friday morning, off they went to Lowe's for supplies and they hit it with a bang. At the same time, Tim's mom did some magnificent weeding in our plant beds. I'm not good with plants and have never really cared....until now. Something like that happens when you grow up (don't worry, I'm not fully there yet!). It was a busy day. In the afternoon, Tim's mom played with Eli and I was able to move some rocks and do some raking. After a full day's work, we enjoyed hamburgers and a good ole fashioned cookout.

Saturday Tim's mom and I ran some errands. We looked at some furniture and then I decided that Eli HAD to have a wagon...THAT day. I was so determined that he needed a wagon. We went to one store, had them call another and then ended up at a completely different store. Wagon mission was accomplished and I was very happy. Tim & his dad continued working outside while I took Eli on a wagon walk. He absolutely loved it. He smiled the entire time he was in it. (He still does two days later!) Saturday night we did take-out from Boston Market because it was storming quite a bit. We also had some monster thunderstorms Friday night - we can't possibly be in a drought right now.

Oh yeah, Tim & I are quite excited that it's Tour de France time. July is our favorite month of the year because we love the Tour. Now we have something to watch on tv every day for the next 21 days!!

Sunday, Tim's parents left fairly early and we just watched the Tour while Eli took his morning nap. Then it was a few errands and lots of play time before going to our friends Carol & Kevin's house (Ryan's parents) for a cookout. The boys had so much fun playing together and it was pretty chaotic. Tina & Tim also came with Lexi so with three kids all over the place...well, you can imagine! Eli was into most everything and I joked with Carol that Eli is their two week warning. Whatever he was into, Ryan is not too far behind. We ate yummy food and enjoyed the company of friends. A great way to end the holiday weekend.

So let's sum up our weekend.......yard work, eating, playing, eating, nap time for Eli, more playing and eating...it was a play-apooloza weekend! We enjoyed our time with family and friends and hope you had a fun holiday as well!

Tim & Grandpa working on the fence

Progress on our flower bed project

Eli pushing the cozy coupe in the yard - it's all about walking these days!

Grilling with Daddy

Fun wagon time

Mommy & Eli on his first wagon ride

Playtime with Grandma

Hanging with Grandpa