A little patriotism.

Ok, so Independence Day was over a month ago, but let's pretend that's not the case and celebrate the red, white & blue again!

We went to Stow's 4th of July parade this year and the kiddies were able to experience their first parade experience! I think it's safe to say, they're fans!

The fam looking quite festive!

Gram trying to entertain the munchkins before the parade got to us (we were at the end of the route so we had a decent wait... and it was HOT!).

Daddy took the kids for a walk to kill some time.

Ky's first handful of candy!

Matt showcasing his Schneider's bottled water!

Sweaty Gavie showing his love for his country.

Had to get a few with my little patriotic people (who were surely at the peak of their sugar high at this point!).

More summer fun.

In July, me and the kids and my mom, Sara and Syd went to Columbus for the night. We spent an afternoon at Zoombezi Bay and had a great time!

Ky loved the big yellow waterslide and the lazy river!

Gavie looking handsome in his sister's pink shades!

Ky going down the slide...

Catch-up.

We are back from vaca after another glorious week of fun in the sun and sand! Before I get to the 2500(!) photos I took, I'm going to try to share a few more moments from the summer. Somehow it is already August and I haven't shared much of the fun we've had.

Here are some pics from JJ's 2nd birthday party at Guilford Lake.

The kids loved watching Kenny the Fisherman fish... the kid has serious skills!

Pa & Stevie practicing baseball...

Steven & Kenny

Birthday boy!

Doesn't get cuter than this!

Matt and Gav enjoying some cake.

Kylie & Sydney

Happy kiddies.

Helping mommy make dinner!

Ky and her favorite "girl" (as she calls her).

A moment.

I love when I see little moments like this one.

Ky was playing a game on my phone and Gav curled up next to her to watch. They played and giggled like this for awhile.

I am so proud of the bond that they have. Kylie insists that she is going to marry her little brother. She is really looking forward to the two diamond rings that he is going to give her! Because "girls love diamonds" she matter-of-factly told me the other day! Ha

(Side note: I love this photo so much because they both just happen to be wearing their favorite things... Gav in his Cars shirt and Ky in her most treasured dress: the rainbow dress! She could wear it everyday if I let her!)

Evening with cousins.

We enjoyed our last evening with the Schneider cousins by spending some quality time together at Szalay's Farm... one of our favorite summer spots.

The kids enjoyed the swings, tractor, ice cream and each other!

Garin taking Gram and cousins for a ride.

The fab four on the big swing!