July Part 1

Kim left to Peru! So crazy that both her and Nate are gone. We will miss Kimba so much! 

 Kim has been Mady's best friend for awhile. She loves her so much. Even thought the goodbye was tough, I can't wait to see the reunion between these two.

 We decided to go up north for the 4th of July and my birthday. It was super fun!

We spent a good day with Anna and Russell and their kids. Mady absolutely loves Jonas and Gwen.

We had lots of fun at the splash park.

Mady came home and crashed. She was super tired.

Alice is getting so big! Mady just adores her.

 The 4th of July was fun. Ray had to drive back home for work, so he didn't get to do fireworks with us. Mady loved it though.

 She had so much fun with the sparklers! Last year she was scared of them, and wouldn't even hold them. But this year, she kept asking for more.

 To watch the fireworks, we just walked around the block and watched them. Mady thought they were so cool. She is seriously my favorite little girl ever!

 Yes, I'm aware of the gum in my mouth. Just disregard how gross it looks.

 Ray bought me donuts for my birthday breakfast. Krispy Kreme even.

So delicious!

 And look how awesome Ray's family is! They decorated for me. It was the most sweetest and best present ever. They don't do birthday's so this was over and beyond my expectations. I most certainly loved it!

 And if that wasn't enough, we went home and celebrated with my family. My mom made a favorite meal of mine - stuffed peppers. So good!!

Also, check out our awesome garden!

 We planted 8 summer squash because I thought half would die. But as you can see, none of them did.

 Also, new birthday outfit! Love it!