July 4th

The men of the household kicked off their holiday weekend last night with fireworks at Amanda's parents' house. They headed over around 8:15 or so, and Sadie and I stayed home. We should have gone- she took another late nap, so she wasn't ready for bed when I put her down at 9:30. I got in bed at 10:00 and was out like a light- early for me!!!!! Even if she didn't need her sleep, I must have. I didn't even hear the guys when they got home and everyone is still sleeping, so I haven't heard how the night went- I'm sure they had fun.

In store today is a trip to Rockford (Silver Lake) with the Onstotts. I'm sure that will be a blast- boating, fishing, swimming, sliding, jumping on the water tramp, etc. etc. etc. Plus we'll end the night there with a huge fireworks display that they have every year- another late night.

Tomorrow is a party at Bekins. Every year they have a joint 4th of July party/Carson's birthday party because his birthday is on the 4th. So he invites all his friends and Darc and Brian invite all of theirs. It is always a fun time. So once again, another late night. My kids should be ready to take it easy come Sunday.

Justin and Jake spent the night Wednesday night and stayed here yesterday while Jen worked- the boys all had a blast. So much fun when the cousins are here- built-in playmates for the kids, and they love each other so much. They are all like brothers withOUT the fighting, bickering, etc. So makes for an easy night/day for me as well.

We ran over to our new house last night after dinner- tile blacksplash in the kitchen had been done, towel bars, shower curtain rods, tp holders, etc. had been installed, the master bath floor and shower was tiled, the entryway was finished being tiled, all the door knobs were on, and the closets had been started with the wire systems. All of the toilets, sinks and light fixtures are in the garage, so I am assuming those will be going in soon. I thought today, but maybe not since it is a holiday- so it does look like we are behind again. Oh well!

I am going to go fit in my exercise now before my troops awaken to start their busy weekend! Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!