4th of July 2012

Despite our housing woes, we had a terrific 4th of July! Our little family of 3 was staying with Oma and Papa who are the BEST hosts.  Mama C had homemade Americano espressos every morning; Daddy got to have his own room; and Ella had a big pool to explore for the first time.

On the day of the 4th, Aunt B, Marty and the boys came by to enjoy the pool. Ella put her feet in and loved it! We all had a great time splashing around and enjoying each other's company.

Ella in Uncle D.'s Baby Rocking Chair

Aunt B made a wonderful, "Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding." Ella helped! She loves helping in the kitchen.

Later that evening, the Aunt B clan left and the rest of us had a wonderful chicken and steak dinner. Papa John broke in his new barbecue. We ate by the pool and had a wonderful time.

Later that evening, we headed out to the street to light some fireworks. Miss Ella enjoyed the first one that had lots of color and sparkle, but hated the next one that whistled (it was pretty loud). She cried and said, "all done, all done" so we decided that we were, in fact, "all done" and headed back in. Maybe next year?

Nap Time

Thank you to Oma and Papa for making our 4th one of our best yet!