The 4th of July

The fourth of July is a day that we celebrate the independence of our country, the United States of America. As Wyatt puts it, it is America's birthday and America sure can throw a fun birthday party!! Our family celebrated America's birthday in St. Simons this year. This was the first year we went to my parents house in a VERY long time. We had so much fun there, I think it might be our new tradition. It's definitely fun to be at the beach during the 4th. After spending the day at the beach, we had a great dinner with my family. Afterwards, we headed to the pool by the pier and swam until minutes before the fireworks exploded!!

This was Lauren's first year to see the fireworks and she loved them. After every one she would say, "MiMi, see??" "Mommy, see?" "WyWy, see?" "Daddy, see?" If you didn't respond, she would come to your face and ask you again. I'm sure everyone around us was tired of hearing a one year old ask at the top of her lungs if everyone saw the fireworks. It was really quite cute!!


Here Lauren was pouting about something. I can't remember what now!!

After the pool, waiting for the fireworks to start!!


Doesn't this beat the pre-fireworks view of Lenox Mall??
Ice cream always helps pass time away when you are waiting for something!! :)

Let us never forget the true meaning of the Fourth of July and what it means for our amazing country and the freedom we are afforded here in America. We are truly all so blessed.