Happy 4th of July

I think he probably shed a little tear when we was awaken by the patriotic CD the girls were blasting in the family room. :) Of course he loves that they know how to salute and do so very seriously.

Our little street walker ready for the pool party.

The "bukini" girls in their high heels getting us signed in.

Molly taking the pool game very seriously...she's the one in the swimmer start position.

Lindsey swimming with no floaties!!

First in line. Who is this child that now races to be part of everything? No quiet shy girl anymore.

Lindsey playing one of the games.

The shirt relay - Molly quickly found out swimming in a big, wet, t-shirt was quite a workout. I think she'll be skipping this relay next year.

The Cerra girls didn't make it past one toss in the balloon game.

And she's off...

Lindsey's age group had a "diving" for golf ball game in the baby pool. All she had to do was bend over and pick them up but she took it very seriously and plugged her nose, and went under water to try and get the balls.

She kept coming up empty handed.

Molly couldn't stand it any longer and jumped in and started passing her golf balls.

Notice everyone else has left the pool? Each golf ball equaled a piece of candy so this was not being taken lightly by either of them.

Lots of balls = lots of loot.

Once at the Alexander's, they decided to take a pool break and play some cards. I am saying that very loosely. Not sure a one of them knows what's going on in this game.

No pictures of the "fireworks." David assured the girls that next year:

a) we will have more than 2 sparklers for each child

b) we'll purchased more than 1 real firework

c) we'll wait until it gets dark so they can actual see their sparklers

What can I say? I'm cheap and wanted to get the girls home and in bed.

Happy Birthday, America!!! Hope everyone else had a very happy 4th.