Dinner at the Shore

Nothing but trouble--the cousins having dinner at the shore. 

A few hours earlier, the boys were playing on the front porch when the ice cream truck started playing it's siren song down the street.  (I've said before that I think both Matty and Juliet have a great aptitude for identifying "opportunity"/weakness in adults--I'm sure the same is true for all kids).  Sue and I were busy collecting the gear from the beach, so Matty led a charge to Uncle Tom and said, "Uncle Tom, can we get ice cream?"  He was about to say yes, when Uncle Chris discovered their scheme and put an end to it.  Maybe next time, boys :-)

 The oldest and youngest family members sitting together-- Juliet and GG.  Watch out GG, Juliet is trying to steal your food...

Parade Loot

Matty watching the parade with his cousins and jumping up to grab all the candy.  Man, did they must have looked cute, because they certainly took in a lot of loot!

4th of July Parade

We went to the local 4th of July parade and had a great time--despite the heat!  Phew, it was hot, but the kids had fun...

"When is the parade going to start?"

Juliet and Aunt Susie waiting for the parade to start

"Maybe no one will notice if I just take one piece..."

A Brief Respite

It was a hot day, but the kids still had fun-- Juliet, Mia, Matty, and Zoe taking a rest!

Out for a Stroll

Matty and Zoe strolling hand in hand.  Ok, so realistically, it was really like hand in wrist.  We need to teach Matty how to be a better hand holder.  He was holding on to her wrist mostly, instead of her hand. :-)

Bye Bye Baby

Where did my baby go??  Juliet is looking so much like a big toddler!!  Watch out world, here she comes!

Patriotic Peeps

Keeping the 4th of July spirit going....more red, white and blue outfits today!!