4th of July Weekend





Mommy and Emily 4th of July 2011



Emily and Mommy had a great and action packed holiday weekend! Monday was a fun 4th as we did our annual trip to the Ridgefield Parade. This year we went with Auntie JuJu, Titi, Belen, another friend and her two girls. Thank goodness Auntie JuJu went Sunday night and put out our chairs. The girls had a blast playing beforehand with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, eating popcorn, licorice, shaved ice, etc. Once the parade started, it was all about the candy that they throw. Needless to say, fun was had by all. One of the best sights of the day was at the beginning of the parade. Everyone was standing for the National Anthem, and there was my sweet All American girl with her little hand on her heart doing her best to follow along.

After the parade was over, and we were back in the car, Emily was asleep before we got to the freeway to head home.

After a good two hour nap, Mommy, Emily, and JuJu had our own celebration. We had a great dinner together, and then watched one of Emily's favorite movies and had a popsicle.

Emily slept with Mommy again last night as the neighborhood was loudly celebrating with VERY LOUD fireworks. Let's hope tonight is better!

Today Emily had her third swimming lesson, and her teacher said it was her best one yet. While I watched the lesson, it appeared that the wee one was paying better attention to her teacher. Way to go babe!

After today's nap we headed to the park. Emily had a BLAST on the tire swing for the very first time. We played out in the hot heat for over an hour!

Enjoy the pictures from the 4th!

Love, Kathy

Enjoying her licorice and popcorn

Silly girl!

My Sugarplum, Belen

Hard at work with chalk

Emily and Ava

Waiting for the candy to come

Emily and JuJu napping

Tire swing fun!!

Kylie and Emily