Fourth of July

For the first time since having kids, Nate was off work for the 4th of July. In fact, he was able to get a few extra days off so he was home from the 3rd through the 7th! We had so much fun just hanging out as a family. The girls looked adorable in their matching 4th of July dresses, although Jemma's had to get bubbled up because it kept getting in the way of her crawling.

The girls spent the afternoon playing in the kiddie pools! Obviously this is Jemma's pool, Jade has a larger pool not pictured!

Jade also got to test drive her new Viper. This was a hand-me-down from Nate's cousin Michael.

We even kept the kids out way past bedtime and tackled the fireworks! We found a spot to park at a nearby high school where we had a great view. Both kids were pretty unimpressed, haha. I think by the time the fireworks started (after 9:30) Jade was pretty exhausted.

Nate and I even got to spend a night out at the Naperville Ribfest which included a concert by one of our favorite country groups, The Band Perry! Good food, good music & GREAT company! :)

Jemma - 10 Months

Ten things I want to remember about you at 10 months:

1. You have two teeth

2. You are constantly in motion and now crawl on all fours, very fast

3. You can pull yourself to standing and try to do so on just about anything you can reach

4. You tried and liked some new foods this month including pizza, spaghetti, green beans, peas and bananas

5. When not after Jade's toys, you love playing with your baby dolls & the play kitchen food and dishes

6. You are very vocal (screams and babbling) but no real words other than an occasional mama when you're sad

7. You love swinging at the park

8. You enjoy when I read books to you

9. You don't like getting dressed and roll over when getting your diaper changed

10. You still have the most beautiful blue eyes