Thursday Thirteen #7: Fourth of July
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I totally forgot about last Thursday’s T13. In fact I totally forgot last Thursday was Thursday. What can I say? It was a hectic week. And I’m a huge slacker. So here is my list a week late.
1. The anticipation of all the traditional family activies we have planned. This holiday has really turned in to a week of celebration for us. Not only are we celebrating our country’s birthday, but we are celebrating our family’s closeness.
4. Our family picnic in honor of my grandmother on my dad’s side of the family.
5. Buying the kids red, white and blue clothes to wear.
6. And admiring how cute they look all dressed alike. [At least until after dinner when they have food all down the front of them.]
7. Letting the kids get crazy with red, white and blue face paint and hair gel.
9. The pancake breakfast. YUMMY!
10. Celebrating my cousin Ben’s birthday [seventeen this year] with a BBQ dinner and ice cream cake with my mom’s side of the family.
11. Hanging out down by the river with family and friends as we wait for it to get dark.
12. Watching the fireworks. And watching the amazement on the kids’ faces as they watch the fireworks.
13. Tucking my exhausted, happy kids in to bed late at night after a great day of exciting events.
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Awwww, hopefully next year I can really celebrate with the little guy ;).
I love dressing the kids in red, white and blue, too! They are so proud
Thanks for stopping by!
Yup, the fireworks are the best part. Especially seeing them through the eyes of a child. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
oooh a pancake breakfast.
I’m in!
That sounds like a wonderful 4th!!!
Sounds like a really fun time, cute picture too!
Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like fun….Your kids will have these memories for years to come.
Sounds like great memories were made!!!
Your header looks great!
Have a great weekend!!