Independence Day 2011

This year was the first year in awhile that we weren't in Idaho for the 4th of July. We missed being with family and attending the parade and fireworks in Idaho Falls, it just wasn't quite the same. However, we still had a pretty fun day here in Oklahoma. Chris did a little bit of work in the morning and then we all packed up and headed to Pelican Bay Aquatic Center to do a little swimming before we had to pick up Chris' brother, Greg, from the airport. We were there for about an hour or so and then hurried to the airport, and hurried back to the pool where we spent about another 1 1/2 hours or so. It was a blast and a perfect way to spend the HOT afternoon!! The boys were both exhausted and conked out about 2 blocks from the pool. We went home and got dinner and just relaxed for a few hours. Tyler went to "bed" for a little bit since the only naps he got yesterday were in the car. Around 9:45 pm we woke Tyler up and all headed over to the school where Chris is building the dome and we watched the firework show done by the casino. It was pretty good, but I found myself not really paying all that much attention to it this year. Since there was no music or presentation to listen to with the show, it was just really quiet and not quite as good. There were some people shooting off some big fireworks in the parking lot where we were and Tyler wasn't too sure about them at first but he actually did really well and watched a little bit of the show when it started. Parker also seemed to lose interest. All in all though it was a nice day and we were happy to be able to spend it with Chris and his brother!!! Happy 4th of July!!!!! :)Tyler has aged from 11 months to about 80 years old in this picture, complete with white mustache!!!! hahaCould it be? Is Parker really starting to let me take his picture again???!!!We only had one injury yesterday...if you look closely you'll see a nice scrape/bruise above Tyler's right eye...he fell head first out of the stroller in the bathroom at the pool. I just wasn't quick enough, I felt so bad for him but like his brother he bounced back rather quickly and was fine a few minutes later!Since Greg got here Parker has been pretty attached to him and gets all excited when he sees him, it's pretty funny. All you other Aunts and Uncles to the boys better step it up if you want to compete for the spot of favorite aunt/uncle, because right now I am pretty sure Greg is winning!!!Parker said the fireworks were scary so he was peeking through the opening in the stroller watch them. HahaAfter several attempts, this was the best picture we got of the family!