4th of July weekend

Wednesday afternoon, we headed down to the bay at Port Alto. Everyone showed up around the same time and the "party" got started. There were 6 kids there ages 4 and under so it was hectic but fun. Of course Charlie and Maggie are 2 peas in a pod. They are having a blast with each other one second and the next they are fighting over the same toy. Never a dull moment.

We did a little bit of everything - took the kids to the beach, did some slip n sliding, went to the point, watched fireworks, and of course ate and drank a lot! Overall, the kids were very well behaved and I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

The sleep situation for us was a little rough. The first night, Charlie did not go to bed until 11pm and was up to see the sunrise. I chalked it up to a late nap the day before and a new place. But Thursday night didn't go much better. The next 2 days we didn't let her take a nap longer than an hour during the day so she would give it up earlier. She still went to bed later than usual (she would always catch a second wind around 7pm) but at least it was better than 11pm and she was sleeping later, so I'll take it. We ended up having to make a pallet for her on the floor because she was not doing good in a bed.

After a quick trip to El Campo Sunday to pick up Avril and visit with the grandparents, we were back home. It sure feels good to sleep in your own bed after 4 nights away.

I had the foresight to take today off because I knew I would be dragging. I'm so glad I did that because laundry alone has taken ALL day.

Early morning wagon ride

Magnolia Beach

These girls swam all afternoon! Loved it!

Dancing with Lauren - too cute!

Then Maggie joined in.

Chillaxin'

Being goofy

Pool fun with Layton

Waterbug

Slip n slide

Worn out

Cuties

Playing "ride horsey"

Let's go riding!

Mommy and Char

The boat ride wore her out

Love them to pieces!