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!

Dress up

Last Friday Chloe had a friend over and all the kids decided to dress up and dance. It was so cute. I must admit that my favorite one to photograph was Cadie.

The kids today.

Connor

Super-Cadie

Here's Cadie playing in what our kids have named "the dirt pit." I love watching my kids play when they don't know that I'm there.

Of course when I opened the window to take pictures, she noticed me.

And then she ran over to the window.

And tried to climb in.

This must be why yesterday when I brushed Cadie's hair a bucketful of sand landed on my bathroom floor.