Our 4th of July Vacation

As we do every year, we left the increasing heat and traveled up to my parent's cabin. This was G's first trip to the Pines and it did not disappoint. The boys were in heaven because they were able to be OUTSIDE for longer than 10 minutes without melting. I was in heaven because someone was cooking for me and the boys were so entertained by everything I actually got to read a bit. In the middle of the day!!

G, of course, got plenty of snuggles from the Grandparents.

And her brother.

There were a few fishing adventures and there were daily bike rides. E was tired of fishing once he caught a fish. E also fell a bit while riding his bike, so he told me he doesn't ride his bike at the cabin. Only at home.

On the 4th, we dressed G up in her patriotic outfit and headed out to the Annual community parade. Our float didn't win anything this year, but Papa's chili won the Chili Cook-off the night before! After the parade, we chowed down on hotdogs, fruits, and salads!

The sparklers were very exciting! B LOVED them and would have used up the rest of Amee's boxes if she would have let him. E was excited about the idea of them, but completely freaked out by holding them.

One of this year's favorite activities was playing with the giant balls. Every night they would roll them down to the golf course and play with them. Their laughter could be heard all through the forest!

Our trip was so great, I was sad that it had to end. Prince Charming and I brought G home with us, and the boys got to stay an extra 4 days with Amee and Papa. I thought that they would be homesick (especially E) but they really didn't miss us too much. They were sad to come home, too. While they were away we were able to do some toy cleaning. And by cleaning, I mean purging. It was great. They haven't missed anything yet.

We absolutely LOVE the cabin and it is one of our favorite places on earth. Thank you, Amee and Papa, for showing us such a great time.