We were able to spend a long weekend at home together to celebrate our nation's independence. We played in the water, grilled, watched lots of great fireworks, and enjoyed being together. Now we are on the countdown for our favorite guy to be home with us all the time!
Watching some fireworks. The girl was a huge fan of the fireworks and "wow'd" her way through most of the displays. (Think Joey from Blossom, if you can remember that long ago...)

It was really humid over the fourth. We spent a lot of time outside and the girl's hair was in the tightest curls I've ever seen!

I was determined that the husband and I would get some pictures together this trip, a rarity since the girl was born. I forgot to unzoom, but I'll take it.

Another picture of the two of us. If you hadn't noticed, we are still working on our self-portrait skills.

All dressed up to attend baby Sydney's blessing at church.

The girl throwing a fit because.....well, I can't remember, but it is pretty funny when she throws a fit.

And this is probably one minute after the above fit. Happy as a clam because her dad's holding her.

All three of us at the end of one of our nights of fireworks.

The girl showing how we felt come Monday afternoon. Always sad to see him go, but glad he'll be back sooner than later!