Happy 4th of July

So. Tired. of. Rain.
At least today it was scattered showers.
As David worked on his fishing boat, the littles made themselves  comfortable ~ with umbrellas. 
 

Watermelon is a huge hit at our house.
I prefer it chilled, cut up, in a bowl, and eaten with a fork.  It's much less messy!
The rest of my crew enjoys it room temperature, by the slab, and the messier - the better.  Thus they eat it outside : )

Yummy!

And just like that, it's gone!

This horse swing was a hand-me-down from someone whose children had outgrown it.  David finally had a chance to hang it today. It was a hit!

Did I mention we have had lots of rain?
These 2 decided to go "mudding" on the golf cart around our property.  Then they opted for a mud fight. 

Thank goodness they are old enough to clean themselves up.

 

Dawson enjoyed his first blanket ride courtesy of Lilly and Leiney Grace.

The little bros gave us a piano concert.
Eventually I pleaded with Hudson to stop banging playing and hid the piano. Awful of me I know, but
have you heard the noise one of these old toy pianos produce?
Yikes ~ it is terrible.

Dawson loves the cats, and they tolerate him pretty well!

Our newest American citizen



Such a handsome boy

And whose presence in our family has been such a blessing!

Grateful for all of the freedoms we have in this country including the right to have as many children as one chooses. Many Americans may not think of this freedom very often.  Knowing the result of China's "One Child" policy, this is a freedom every American parent should cherish.  Thanking God for the 9 children He has entrusted to me and for this great country I am blessed to live in. 
Hope you had a great 4th too!