Independence Day 2011

     This year one of my good friends invited us to her family gathering on the 4th of July. I hadn't seen her in awhile so it was awesome to catch up on everything. Amidst the usual chatter she asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding! (I accepted.) While we talked, the girls made friends with her niece. They had a great time learning to hula hoop and hanging out in the yard. After eating dinner we sat outside and enjoyed the fireworks that were only a few blocks away.

Rauls reading while we were waiting for the show to begin.

Watching. (And screeeeaming at every one.)

Cheeeeese

Thank you, Rice's, for letting us enjoy the holiday with you!

SKILLS--Robbing Banks

Partners in Crime

SKILLS--Archeology

"Hey, Mom! I found a dinosaur tooth! It's a real one! Can we keep it?"