4th of July Weekend

We had a great 4th of July weekend. The only thing missing was Todd. With the kids and I going to Chicago and Todd going on his trip, the kids and I didn't see Todd for 13 days! We made the best of it and kept busy while he was gone. We started our weekend off with Annie and Nate's birthday party at Pump It Up.

The kids had a great time. I was so surprised how quickly Aubrin got in the bouncys and joined in the fun. Jackson was definitely playing the "big brother" role that evening. Aubrin accidentally got knocked into and Jackson said to the other child, " Excuse me, but can you please not touch my sisters body?" I'm hoping that big brotherly love continues when they are in high school!
Friends of ours down the street went away for the weekend and invited me to use their pool while they were gone. It was a nice little treat for us. The Campau's came along with us. We actually went three different days. Jackson was feeling brave and went down the slide, once on my lap and then by himself holding Aunt Krista's hand. He was so proud we had to call Todd right away and tell him!

On the 3rd, Krista and Mike were having a get together at their house and invited the kids and I over to join them. One of the lakes near their house was having fireworks that night and you can see them beautifully from their front yard. Before the firework show we had dinner and all of the kids played on the water slide and in a soccer game. Jackson so badly wanted to be part of the soccer game, but just doesn't always play by the rules. He wanted to keep picking up the soccer ball with his hands. By the end of the evening he was doing much better. Good thing cousin Nate is really patient with him and was trying to teach him the rules. The fireworks didn't start until 10:00. My kids usually go to bed between 8:00-8:30 so I wasn't sure if they were going to make it, but they did and they loved them.




On the 4th we went to my parents house for a BBQ. Erin and her family are in town for 10 days!!!!!!! Jackson and Aubrin were really excited to see Will and Emerson. My Aunt Connie and Uncle Phil also joined us. The kids played in the pool my parents have and played in the bouncy.




I was so excited when Todd called and said he was 10 minutes from my parents house and was just getting dropped off there. The kids were surprised and excited to see him. Todd got there just in time for the yummy dinner my mom and dad made. It was really a perfect day to have our whole family together. My mom and dad love when all four grand kids are together and playing.