Happy 4th!

We had a fabulous 4th of July weekend this past weekend!  The weather was absolutely gorgeous so we were actually able to get out and enjoy the outdoors without sweating our hinies off for once!  We went out to the pool with Will on Saturday afternoon to swim for a while and went swimming again at Bobby and Margaret's house on Sunday.  Kate still LOVES the water.  But still HATES strangers.  Ugh!  Don't know what I'm going to do about this "stranger anxiety."  She puckers up and just pitches a fit whenever someone unfamiliar (particularly men!) get too close.

She sure loves her Uncle Bobby!! :)  Anyone have any advice on this??  I'd love some!  We are DREADING taking her to the nursery at church for the 1st time, which sure isn't good!  She's not really a "clingy" baby with us, just definitely not friendly with others!  Hmm....what to do, what to do.

Anyways, off on a tangent there....

We did have a great weekend.  Joe and I along with Kelly and Billy went to Kathryn and Jacob's Saturday night to see their new house.  It is beautiful and they are so excited to finally be in!  We had a good time visiting them and some other friends.  

On Sunday we went over to Bobby and Margaret's to swim and cook out.  Then everyone headed over to our house for the fireworks show at Patriot's Park afterward.  And yes, call us bad parents, but we did let Kate stay up past her bedtime (gasp!!!) so she could watch the fireworks.  She actually really enjoyed them!  I was a little concerned she might not like the loud "bangs" but it didn't seem to bother her at all!

By the pool with Papa.

Waiting patiently on the fireworks to start!

She liked the sparklers!

Laughing with Lori and Nana before the fireworks!

Our patriotic, color-coordinated family.

Kate and Daddy watching the show!

Kate and Casey

A few adults having a little too much fun during sparkler time!

Too good not to post.

Hope everyone had a great 4th!