We had a very busy 4th of July this year. My parents invited us over to their house for lunch. They served us a great lunch and then we went to the water park in Gaylord to cool off. The girls enjoyed the pool. It has a little slide that is just right for them. Next we headed home to change out of our swimsuts and take a little rest. Our next stop was Nick's aunt Ruthie's house. Every 4th she has a great party with amazing fireworks. This year the girls actually made it to the fireworks.

 Faith posing next to Ruthie's garden. I'm not sure why she looks so serious.

 The girls got to play with their second cousins. All the little girls then watched fireworks from the upstairs porch.

 Grace has been taking a ballet class this July. This Thursday is her last day of class. She has really been enjoying it. This picture is her all ready on her first day of ballet. She was excited to go to ballet!

 Hard to believe, but my little girl is now 3 years old. We had family over to celebrate the day. Here she is blowing out the candles on her cake.

 Opening presents

 Nick playing, umm, I mean helping with the new barbie.

It was such a nice day on her birthday. We enjoyed some time outside with everyone before supper.