R&R - part 2

One of Addison's favorite things is to go to an arcade. Near my parent's house is a bowling alley with an arcade - Stars and Strikes. Even though Chad can't bowl because of his elbow surgery, we decided to let the girls bowl one game. Four frames into Addison was bored and ready to go to the arcade. Mya was all about it though!

On the 4th of July, my parents hosted a great party for our family and Chad's family. Not only for obvious reasons, but the 4th is one of Chad's favorite holidays for one reason - fireworks. He and his dad had purchased a small arsenal for the occasion!

My sweet girls!

I know, I know...I've fallen completely off the nutrition bandwagon...my children LOVE cheese puffs.

Enjoying time outside, despite the bugs and HOT weather!

My dad and Uncle Philip working on the food.

Lilly and Veronica

My adoptive nephew Hudson. He is my sister-in-law, Brooke's nephew, but after spending weeks with him this summer, he felt like part of the family!

Gabi

Mya just wanted to run with the big kids!

Unfortunately, the weather didn't hold out for the fireworks show. My parents had strung up tons of red,white and blue lights, for the occasion, but just as we were about to head to the field, the rain came and didn't let up. My husband didn't give up though! During a lighter period of rain, we lined up chairs on the front porch and watched small fireworks in the rain! What can I say, he's committed!

As a late anniversary celebration, Chad and I spent a night in Atlanta. My parent's church honored us as a military family and gave us a hotel gift certificate and a gift card for dinner. We ate at Maggiano's, checked into the Crown Plaza and headed to the Braves game.

This was the view from our seats in the upper deck. They were good seats, but we didn't stay long. At first we were alone on our row, but in the 2nd inning a group of teenagers showed up. One guy managed to stomp on my foot and kick me on his way in and out. The kids were drinking and not very enjoyable to sit with. Thankfully the stands weren't full, so we moved down a few sections...