Our 4th of July weekend in pictures

The bad news from our weekend is that Dan didn't get any work. The good news is that Dan didn't get any work! Elijah and I had him all to ourselves. We filled our time with naps, walks, trips to the park, bike rides, picnics, an evening at our friends' house, fireworks and even a trip to the zoo.


The monkeys are smelly, Mama!


When I handed Elijah a biscuit to feed to the very long-tongued (and beautiful) giraffe, he started to eat it himself. Oops, not for you, sweetie! The giraffe appeared to enjoy it once he slurped it out of Elijah's hand.


We enjoyed our zoo time with the pretty Jess!


Time to shed.


We spent the evening of the 4th at our friends Ronda and Andrew's house...


..where Elijah made his first basket..


..and Dan showed off his dunking skills.


Elijah loved his time outside, as usual..


..and he took me for a ride on the scooter (ok, so we just sat on it).


He fell in love with Ronda and Andrew's massive candy bars and refused to set them down.


After Elijah went to bed we enjoyed some adult time in their backyard..


..watching the sun set..


..gazing at pretty clouds..


..launching fireworks toward those pretty clouds..


..enjoying a bonfire..


..and more fireworks.


The boys had a fun time igniting explosives and occasionally taking a break to enjoy the simple things..


..but then making their way back to the fun stuff.


The girls were satisfied with Sparkler Dancing.


I will be out of town for work for a few days :( so I'll see you all again on Thursday! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday weekend!