Our July 4th tradition for the past few years has been to go to Justin's Uncle Jonathan (Jon Jon as he is affectionately called) and Aunt Lorie's house. Their home is surrounded by gorgeous farm land and you can actually see fireworks, from miles away, in their backyard. They graciously invite the entire Stinson crew over to swim in their pool, grill out, and watch fireworks. We look forward to it every year!
In this record-breaking weather that we are having, the pool is the place to be. Our little swimmer was so parched that she just had to have a "pri sun" as she calls them.
Justin looks for any excuse he can get to get Hadley with a ball in her hand. I know he would love a little basketball player, but we're not so sure about her ball-playing future just yet.
Cousin Kaylin (KK) helped Hadley with a couple of extra-long sparklers. As hot and sweaty as we all were, we had a wonderful time being with one another and celebrating our nation's birthday. Hadley loves to sing Happy Birthday to anyone she can think of so we talked about it being America's birthday. She sang "Happy Birthday, America" to everyone multiple times throughout the afternoon and evening. It was adorable.
The Sunday after the 4th, brought us to my home church, in Auburn, for yet another 4th celebration. I just love a good church social, especially during the summer months.
I love getting to see the church family who played a part in raising me, spiritually, as well as my dozens of "actual" family members who attend New Friendship Baptist Church. We started the evening with a prayer for the food and for rain, which was actually being forecasted! At New Friendship, meals are held in the Fellowship Hall, which is where mine and Justin's wedding reception was held. At one point, Hadley climbed up on the stage to play with some other kids. It was neat to think that was where Justin and I had cut our cake and shared punch with one another just 6 1/2 years ago. Now our little girl was playing on that stage.
Sweets for my sweet! Briley took good care of Hadley, as she always does when we get to see her. I tell her she should be a teacher when she grows up, but she wants to be a fashion designer. I say she should compromise and design children's clothes ;)
After the delicious potluck meal, most of the kiddos headed outside to the inflatables. Briley took good care of Hadley during this time, jumping and sliding with her.
Hadley is trying so hard to smile for the photo op, but really just wants to get back on the inflatables.
My hubby and I.
After the fierce rain (Praise the Lord!) brought us indoors, Hadley landed in the nursery to play with the toys. We had a wonderful night getting to fellowship with friends and family, thanking God for the freedoms in our great country. Happy Birthday, America!!
Due to the major drought and oppressive heat we have had here, there were fireworks bans all around us. But the kids still got to enjoy sparklers and some other smaller fireworks. We had one to malfunction, sending everyone scurrying in different directions to avoid a direct hit. In one area, a small fire actually started. But brave Logan came to the rescue stomping it out before it spread!
Sweets for my sweet! Briley took good care of Hadley, as she always does when we get to see her. I tell her she should be a teacher when she grows up, but she wants to be a fashion designer. I say she should compromise and design children's clothes ;)
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