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Belated Fourth of July!










The Fourth of July was nearly a week ago and I am just now posting them.  I have decided our Summer has been busier than our school year.  We are having lots of fun, but it seems our days are full.
We had a very relaxing weekend. 
Every Fourth of July I go to Bath and Body Works.  They are usually having a big sale.  I did not buy a thing this year.  The candle I wanted was not on sale.  I also go to a small local grocery store and get a good seeded watermelon.  Those are my holiday traditions.  HA!

Our friends came over and we had such a great time!  Steve smoked chicken and it was so good!  It was just a fun and relaxing time.  We enjoyed fireworks in our driveway and neighborhood.  It was a very cool evening.  I wanted to put on my robe or wear a jacket, but I decided that was too weird.

Saturday afternoon, I found the funniest show I have ever seen.  It is called The Carbonaro Effect.  Have you ever seen it?  I cried my make up off because I was laughing so hard.  Michael Carbonaro is an illusionist almost as talented as David Blaine.  He is super funny to top it off.  He goes to businesses and poses as a worker with hidden cameras.  He plays pranks on people using his magic.  It is so so so so funny.  It is on TRUtv, but I can also watch it on youtube.  Check him out.

Comments

Amy said…
I started reading Kelly's blog when not long after Harper was born. Of course that led me to your blog. I can't believe how grown up your girls are getting. I enjoy checking in on you all from time to time!
2:22 PM
Deena said…
The girls are so cute! Jacie and Emily had the same July 4th dress this year. I love Hannah Anderson dresses for girls.
3:31 PM
Angie said…
You ladies looked beautiful, very festive!!! Glad you all had a nice 4th!
7:47 PM
Johanne said…
Happy Belated 4th to you and your family. I love everything about the 4th, even though I am Canadian. I always told my boys I am part American (in my heart) I have always loved everything patriotic, red, white & blue, the stars & stripes, the parties, bbq's & fireworks :) I just love it all.

Hope you had an amazing day (weekend) I love your girls clothes, so cute and so patriotic <3
8:31 PM
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