Enjoying the Fourth Together

We were so lucky to have Edward be off on Saturday with us for the Fourth of July! The city of Tempe does a huge show (that is where we went to see the fireworks) so we thought he would be forced to work overtime, but he wasn't! Yea!

So, we went to Rachel and Anthony's for food, water play, and family! It was a lot of fun and lots of yummy food. Then we went to Tempe to meet up with Bill, Terri, and their girls, Emily and McKenna. It was hot, but we had a good time and the show was really cool.

Fourth of July 2009

Here is some video from the day. Having a little fun with the "cannonball". I qoute it because these crazy people don't really have good form. Okay a couple do, but you can decide for yourself. There should be a vote for the best. If you can see who each person is and you think there is a clear best, then I want to hear it. Please post in the comments!

Water Play

On Friday we went back to the Aquatic Center for some water, family, and fun. Luckily we got their early enough to get in. When we left there were a ton of people in line and the place was at capacity! We had so much fun with the kids and adults, and it didn't even seem overcrowded. Such a great day!

WARNING: Lots of pictures!

Auntie Katie enjoying the lazy river

Gabriel on the slide Auntie Leia finally convinced him to go down

"swimming" to Daddy

.....then underwater she goes

Yea! high five

Auntie and Kiera on the slide

Mommy and Kiera

Hanging out

Auntie and Kiera

Don showing off some moves

Anthony's dive

Don doing a cannonball

Jenn and Tommy

Golfing with the Guys

I didn't actually golf, but a couple of weeks ago I went golfing with my hubby! We were watching a golf tournament when I mentioned that I had never seen him golf (aside from the driving range). He immediately got on the phone to try and set up a game with his buddies. Well, some were busy, but Ernesto was coming into town for Father's Day and he was interested. It turned into a game with Edward, Ernesto, Erntesto's dad and his brother. I actually had a lot of fun! Yes, I was shocked, too.

Edward waiting to putt

Not sure if he will like this picture. I don't really know this is a good swing or not.

I think this is called "chipping" or something like that
Waiting for Ernesto to putt.

The lesson of the day is: Actually golfing doesn't take that long. This is what takes so long

1. Waiting for your turn

2. deciding whose turn it is since the balls are so randomly placed throughout the course it is hard to tell sometimes

3. looking for your ball and

4. deciding if you are going to take a drop or go for the shot that will more than likely turn into two more shots and you will decide that you should have just taken the drop

Pictures from the last few weeks

The last couple of weeks we have been trying to get the kids together for some "field trips". Here are a couple from the last couple of weeks.

Abby, Gabriel, and Addisen at the zoo

LOVE this picture. The baby orangutan was so stinking cute.

Me and my buddy

Gabriel and Addisen playing in the splash pad

Kiera had so much fun. Love this picture!

This picture is for Laura! I think you should come with us when you come to visit, Laura! :)

Cerreta's Candy - Abby, Addisen, Gabriel, and McKenna (we borrowed McKenna for a few hours)

Auntie came with us! Exhausting, right Leia?

McKenna making her chocolate pizza

Gabriel making his

Me and Kenna

Gabriel trying a bite of his chocolate pizza. It was the only bite he took. I guess the mixture wasn't that great. It was fun though!