July 4th/ 5th

I don't know about everywhere, but around here it has rained almost nonstop. I can't remember a rain-free day recently. The 4th of July was no acceptation. It was forecast to rain and storm all day. We had planned to spend the day with my parents hanging out in the back yard BBQing and just enjoying each others company. My parents decided to postpone the BBQ until the 5th where there was less of a chance of rain. So on the 4th we found ourselves with no plans. Lucky my friend Lindsay also had no plans so we decided to spend the evening together doing something. After looking at the weather we decided to just stay in and cook some burgers on the stove and hang out. It really didn't feel like a holiday without the usual cookout and activities but we had fun none the less.

Addie loved playing with Auntie Lindsay. Can't you tell? Mommy also enjoyed catching up with Lindsay. We ended up on the porch watching fireworks and talking till early in the morning. I am sad that Addie did not get to see any fireworks she was long gone by the time people started shooting them off. I guess that will be a special thing for next year.

Now on to July 5th the day we really celebrated. I mean like it is said we should celebrate our freedom everyday not just on the 4th. Here is Adelyn's outfit. Isn't it wonderful? I love it so much. It is my favorite outfit of hers right now. Ok, ok that is mostly becasue I made it, but I still think it's awesome. It turned out even cuter than I imagined. I took up sewing before Adelyn was born with the hope that I would be able to make some of Addie's clothes. This is the first thing I have actually been able to make and it was way easier than I ever imagined. This outfit only took me 2 days (really only a few hours of work total becasue I only worked during naps and after she went to bed). I also made the bow in her hair which was super easy as well. I used some tutorials I found on Pinterest the main one I found here http://www.itsgoodtobequeen.net/2012/02/pillowcase-dress-tutorial.html?m=1
I modified it a little bit by adding ribbon and a couple of my own touches. I think this was the perfect 4th of July dress and I can't wait to start my next project.

Back to the 5th- We started out the day at my parents for the BBQ we had to postpone. The weather cooperated with us long enough to get the food cooked, but as soon as we pulled it off a storm hit and we all had to rush inside. We ate inside and before long the rain died down and we were able to go back and sit under the canopy and enjoy each others company. A few of the guys even played horse shoes in the mud... I guess we were pretty desperate for some entertainment. Addie got to sample some new foods baked beans, potato salad, and she gnawed on a chicken bone for a little while. I imagine it felt good on her gums :) Can you guess what her favorite food was though???

That's right! Blueberry pie. She loved it and made a royal mess in the process, but who could deny this face?

After spending a few hours at my parents we headed over to Michael's dads where his side had gathered. We spent time with them chatting and watching Jayden and Adelyn play. Of course Adelyn got to show off her outfit there too. We had a great day with family and friends, but by the end we were all exhausted. Addie was asleep before we pulled out of the neighborhood. All in all the rain didn't ruin our celebrations. I will look forward to next year when Addie can see some fireworks :)