Happy Independence Day!

Yesterday we had to find things to do to occupy the kids so they wouldn't want to burn up all of the fireworks before dark. Carl had the idea to take them fishing. This is the same park that we took Bekah's family to, so they might remember it. I took a lot of pictures, so get ready... first I took some from the bridge:

Then I noticed that little Carl was catching something...

Uh oh...

A baby turtle!

But he was a snapper, so dad had to very carefully unhook him.

(he was only caught on the shell)

Then it was Connor's turn to catch something.

And throw it back in.

(watch for the splash)

Little Carl pretty much fishes on his own now.

(something I can't do)

Cadie had one temper tantrum after she got told no for something.

Then Chloe played with another fish.

And Cadie got over her tantrum so she could take the dog on a walk.

(hey, the rules say that dogs must be on a leash, but they don't say who must be holding the leash) 

(or that anyone should be holding the leash at all... oops)

Then Chloe put on the hat and modeled a bit...

Happy 4th!