4th of July

Happy 4th of July!

We celebrated 4th of July here in Santa Clarita for the first time in the three years we've lived here. We did not make any plans until the last minute but it turned out to be a great afternoon and evening. Grandpa Jerry (Collin's dad) came up on Sunday morning. We hung around the house and after Tyler's nap we went to our friend's, the Simcoxs, house. We then headed up to the park in Stevenson Ranch for a picnic dinner and fireworks show. We got there at 5:00 and found a perfect place on the lawn. The kids had fun playing all evening. Emma had fun stealing Tyler's sippy cup of juice and Tyler loved chasing after her. They read books together, played with a ball and just explored! They are two little buddies - sooo cute together!

Snacktime!

Running, running!

Um, she has my juice.
Cuteness!!!
Reading books

As the sun went down, the breezes kicked up and it got downright chilly! Luckily the mamas were smart and brought warm clothes for the kiddos. Little did we know we were supposed to pack stuff for the daddies too! Grandpa Jerry was the first pansy and stole the first towel to cuddle up with.

Grandpa Jerry cuddled in a towel

Then Andy stole the last two towels and ended up with one of the three blankets too!

Pansy #2 aka Andy

In the end, Collin got one baby blanket, Grandpa Jerry had a towel and a baby blanket, Kim had a towel and Andy had two towels and a blanket. Tyler and I shared his cuddle blanket - one thin little baby blanket. In the end it was the mamas who were the tough ones!!!

Share with your wife! Poor Kim!

Emma and Kim

Emma
More Emma cuteness!

The fireworks were WONDERFUL! The show was very long and the finale was the best I think I've ever seen. In future years, this is where we will spend our 4th of July when we are in town. Thanks Simcox Family for sharing the day with us!!!

The Simcox Family!
The Gang all cuddled up!!!