Blue Eyed Bliss: July 2013

Fourth of July was full of redneck fun this year. We started our celebrations of America's Birthday by heading up to The Bowden's for some homemade slip-n-slide/pool combo fun. It may have been a balmy 64 degrees (aka not hot) but that did not hold the kids back from jumping right in to Wes' homemade creation. All you need in Arlington is a backhoe and some visqueen (sp?) and you too can have yourself a pool. I tease, but I am secretly so jealous. This pictures does it NO justice. When we go back for more fun I will better document it's awesomeness.

While at The Bowden's we were also treated to explosions. On the Bowden Family Calendar 4th of July is listed as Explosives Day. Awesome. Wes really pulled out all the stops for us with a sparkler bomb and a mysterious floating garbage bag bomb that had to be lit by a flaming trail of gasoline through the grass. I'll tell you what, a floating garbage bag can rattle some windows, that's for sure. Who knew?!? Clearly not me. Brooklyn thought Wes was some sort of genius while Jameson was really concerned that the lawn was on fire. We finished out the morning with hot dogs followed by Peep s'mores around the campfire.

After a quick nap on the ride home we played out in the yard until Chanelle and Matt showed up for some more redneck fun. Brett purchased a bag of delightful fireworks that were semi-Emmett friendly. Did I forget to mention that Emmett HATES fireworks? Yep, he's a big softy. The week leading up to 4th of July and then the holiday itself were his worst nightmare. He spent most of the time in my arms. One big, forty pound, giant baby. I secretly loved that he just wanted to hug on me all day and then fell asleep on my lap at 9:00 p.m. I know this time is fading away so I try to enjoy every cuddly minute he gives me.

After we finished our fireworks we headed up to the deck to watch all of Monroe blow up their money. It was amazing how far we could see down the valley. It was a perfect, relaxing day for everyone...well, except Emmett.