We had a great 4th.
We started out our day with the Freedom Run 5k. It was mostly downhill, starting at Popperton Park and finishing at the Capitol building. It was fun to run in a race..it has been awhile.
John pushed Brooklyn the whole way.
Mike and Rich joined us (Rich took 2nd overall - very impressive!)
Brooklyn in her first official race.
We then met my sister and her kids and brother Pete at the Fairmont swimming pool. This was Brooklyn's 2nd time swimming and she did great. I really wanted to dunk her and see how she'd react to it - I know, I'm mean. But she didn't cry or seem to mind too much :) We picked up lunch and ate at my sisters and then spent the afternoon relaxing and getting ready for the BBQ.
Brooklyn and cousin Hailey - these 2 are three months apart.
The younger girls in their matching 4th outfits.
We had a BBQ at the Bowen's...which included visiting, games - ping pong, bunnies, and psychiatrist, dessert, and our own little firework show.
John made this 4th of July dessert - it was delicious! It was an oreo killer pie with blueberries and strawberries on top.
Meg and I bathed the younger girls before the fireworks started.
Jeannette and Hailey
sweet Lucy.
Brooklyn and Annie.
pyro John - this guy loves fire, fireworks, and anything do to with them. He brought a few of our illegal fireworks and shot them off all night.
Brooklyn and I watching the fireworks.
Booklyn looks so cute in her little 4th out-fit. Looks like you had so much fun. I need to get a running stroller so i can go running with my kiddos too. Happy Independence Day!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bath picture is my FAVORITE!!! So fun with all those cousins.
ReplyDeleteBrooklyn is a BABE! I must see her soon. And you :) I will be texting you for a play date this week...
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the race!! Her 4th outfit is so darling and I'm jealous of your sweet looking jogging stroller.
I love being able to catch up with you guys via your blog. Brooklyn is such a doll we are really looking forward to seeing you guys in a month or so! Yay!
ReplyDeleteFun race. We'll have to do that if we are ever in town on the 4th. Love the pictures. Especially love Brooklyn's bow. So cute! Looks like you had a blast!
ReplyDeleteI love bath time with the cousins!! Well, not bath time with MY cousins. Clover with hers :) You know. SOOOO cute and so fun!!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures!! Love the 4th of July outfits.
ReplyDeleteI love the update Beck! Loved seeing all of the cute pictures and I love Brooklyn's cute 4th of July bow. Looks like you guys stayed super busy and had a really fun 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a ton of fun. That's a great way to spend the 4th--a n ice big all day celebration. The cousins all look adorable.
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