Happy 4th Ya'll

Yesterday, since Daddy had the day off, we headed to the pool to play. Dylan isn't the water baby that his friend Cole is, but he doesn't hate it. He tolerates it. I told him if he's going to be a swimmer, he needs to start liking the water. His favorite thing to do at the pool is go up and down the stairs and chase butterflies that are trying to get a drink of water on the concrete. 

Dylan and Cole

Today, for the 4th, we headed out to my parents and grandparents (they live beside each other) for a little BBQ. I had big plans of getting snap shots of them cooking the meat and everything, but since I had to go to goodwill this morning for what was suppose to be their half off sale for clothes to take to Africa, but postponed until next week because of the holiday, we got out to the house too late. What you get is the pit that is used to cook the meat, but no meat.

ok, ok here's the meat - ribs, chicken and pork shoulder

Then Dylan got to see a horse close up for the first time. He wasn't fond of riding it to say the least.

This is a good safe distance

After eating, of course it was nap time. I awoke to the news of Steve McNair's death which is tragic. With any sudden, celebrity death, there has been lots of gossip, but no factual information has came out yet. 

Our friends called and suggested dinner at Taco Express (which is our new favorite dinner spot in town). However, it was closed. Since when do people from Mexico celebrate the 4th? Oh well, leftovers it is. After dinner, our friends popped over to watch the fireworks. Our deck faces the back of several neighborhoods, so we have several great views. The people in the cul de sac behind us put on a great show. I think everyone on the street chips in and buy at least $1000 worth, but I could be wrong. Tonight, they did not disappoint. I was surprised that Dylan like the fireworks despite the loud booming. He clapped his hands and his head turned from side to side checking out all the sites. 

waiting for the fireworks

After a long day, Dylan was ready for bed. Damien took him to bed and after they said their prayers, Dylan leaned to get in his crib, which is a first. A long day indeed, but a great day, to celebrate our freedom. Thank you to those who fight for our freedom, past and present.