4th of July

We had a busy, but great 4th of July this year. In the morning we went to a parade. Gracie had a blast hanging out with her cousins and getting candy. Faith also enjoyed it. She intently watched the parade go by and only scared once by a loud car. In the afternoon we went to Nick's aunt's house for supper. It was nice to see the extended Peters family. They always host a great party. Since the girls had napped late that day we got to stay for fireworks. They have a very good fireworks show each year. No crowds, no traffic, great view!

The girls enjoyed the swing at Aunt Ruthie's house.

Grandma, Faith and Gracie.

Gracie got to do a sparkler this year.

Waiting for the parade to start. She was so excited to sit by her cousins.

Checking out what was coming next. Megan and Samuel were so great to her. They helped for get some candy even though there were lots of kids around to help fight over it.

Birthday Girl

Faith will be one year old tomorrow!! Wow, times goes by fast. She is now taking some first steps. Everyday she gets more steady and brave with her walking. She also likes to climb up on anything she can reach. She is also getting good at waving bye bye, and playing games like 'so big' and 'peekaboo'. She still only has two teeth, but I'm sure it won't be long before more arrive. She is at such a fun age, learning and growing each day. Here are some pictures from her party party that we had on Saturday.

Taking a break from opening presents. She did not like all the attention and it took her awhile to get into her presents.

The birthday girl with her cake. I made strawberry shortcake. Strawberries are one of her favorite foods.

The two girls before the birthday party.

Vacation to the Prairie

I can never get pictures to post in the order that I want them to. So, here is our trip to Wyoming in no particular order.

Don't be alarmed. The truck was off and Nick was right next to her when this picture was taken. She was enjoying a little time out of her car seat while we were stopped.

This was the only bench open when we needed a spot to rest. Gracie kept saying "something is in her mouth."

We went to Chuckie Cheese's in Rapid City. It was one of the highlights of the trip for the girls. Faith climbed up on this game all by herself and stared steering. Grace's favorite game was the slide (she didn't understand that you don't need a token for the slide).

Relaxing in the truck.

Grace in her 'cowboy hat' A cheap pink one from Wall Drug.

At Mt. Rushmore.

Enjoying smores

The big sister helping out.

Our second night of camping.

Chimney Rock.

Family pictures before we left Cheyenne.

Not the best pictures of me, but almost all the cousins were able to make it out.

All the great grand kids. Samuel was busy trying to hold onto Faith. They all did better then I thought they would. At least no one was screaming.

Gracie getting rides in the car.

We camped out at Norm and Denise's place. They have a beautiful spot out in the country and they threw a great party. The girls slept good that night because they were so tired.

All ready to go swimming at the hotel. It was Faith's first time in a pool. She was scared at first, but then almost feel asleep on her tube.

We took our first road trip as a family of four this past week. We went to Wyoming to visit my family. We had decided to have a whole week off and take our time getting out there and getting back. We got in some of the sights in Nebraska and South Dakota on the way home after spending two nights in Cheyenne. It was great to see everyone again and the girls had a good time. They traveled well!