fourth.

It's his first Fourth of July, I must document.

And there isn't any cuter way than this...I'm pretty sure...

You guys, he is already two months. Growing like a six month old and as sweet and snuggly as can be.  I really should blog more so I can share in his delight (and his sisters). 

Hope you are enjoying time with family and friends this lovely, but very hot Fourth!

fireworks {not so much} and firsts.

I wasn't going to blog today, because, really there hasn't been anytime. But then our firework show was rained out and we came home early. No biggie though, because today has been jammed packed full of fun. We spent lots of time splashing away in a pool and celebrating my nephew's third birthday. Then headed to what was suppose to be an awesome fireworks show, where Audrey did a very first.

She rode a horse.

Without hesitation. With much enthusiasm. Like I don't want to get off. Look at me Mama! This is saying a lot for our little reserved, safety patrol. I was so, so proud of her.

Daddy stood next to her for just a very short bit and then she just wanted to go by herself.

I love Andrew' face here, you can see what a proud daddy he was!

And now, I shall buy her a pony for her birthday. [Kidding. But wouldn't that be totally sweet?] Naomi wanted in on the fun. She was mesmerized by it. She loves animals and squealed with delight at the dogs that were there. I'm pretty sure she said her first word tonight-- dog. Except it sounded like "dolh dolh." And I died of cuteness right then.

And you know we all sported the red, white, and blue.

9pm, folks.

Now it's time to make some fruit pizza for tomorrow. And you know it's totally going to look like a flag. 



happy fourth.

We have had such a busy, fun-filled weekend and we still have today to celebrate.

Happy Independence Day!

Here are some of favorites from last night.

One of my favorite moments of last night. Holding Audrey after she fell asleep on the way to the fireworks show at 8 o'clock. She took a good cat nap on me and then was able to last until almost 11. It felt so right to have Naomi in my belly with Audrey laying on top.

My husband was like a little boy watching the fireworks.

Not completely focused, but completely love. From the top of her flower to the way her dress kept falling off her shoulder, like she didn't have a care in the world. Because, duh, she doesn't.

26.5 weeks with Naomi Fae. And don't be fooled by the hat. It's my husband's that I requested to borrow because I went showerless all.day.long. from getting up early for an estate sale, to a parade, to boating, to a cook-out and fireworks. Under that hat? You don't even want to know.

it's the weekend. enjoy.

Happy weekend, friends.

We are spending it going to our town's parade, boating, visiting family, fireworks, and lots and lots of eating.

I get to spend it with my favorite people. My family.

My view looking down. My two girls. Do you see them?

[And I just got word a good friend of mine had her baby last night. So that means, I get to see a newborn today too. Eek!]

You Capture: 4th of July

Oh, sweet Independence Day. I am glad I get to share it with You Capture. Because well, it was just plain perfect.

After driving 9 hours starting in Nashville, Tennessee, we made it to our final destination of Isle of Palms in Charleston, South Carolina on the Fourth of July.

We immediately visited the ocean.


[Dear Ocean, I love you very much. You are beautiful. And peaceful. And still strong and enduring.]

By the time the fireworks began Audrey was already fast sleep in the Ergo. I wanted to take in that moment. Wrap it up and put in my pocket and so I could take it out anytime I want. That moment standing on the beach with my husband. Wearing Audrey. Watching the fireworks reflect on the ocean. We were at just the right distance where it wasn't too loud, but we could still totally enjoy it with the sound of the waves roar in.



Be sure to check out out lovely pictures at You Should Be Folding Laundry. Hope ya'll (okay, I have picked up the southern accent already) had a nice Fourth of July!