4th of July Celebration Week

Wednesday is a strange day for a holiday. Or you can be our family and find ways to celebrate all week long. We have been in the house for about a month now, so we finally were ready for some friends to enjoy a bbq and check out the new digs. House is looking great - still trying to get picture frames on the wall ( as you can see on the mantle in the picture below). I was trying to work on this project when Payson set up his version of "Cars Land" and I thought it would be good to document how he once fit under the mantle. I think it will be to compare as he gets older!

We love so many elements of the new house, but we really love that we live closer to our good friends the Petrek's. Payson and Jake met at Highlands Ranch Learning Center and have been best buddies ever since. Jake has a little sister Lila that is a few weeks younger then Dillon and we have already planned out their prom outfits together. We walked over to Jake and Lila's for dinner and we were too excited to eat once Payson and Dillon saw the Slip 'n Slide!

Lila coming in for a hug from Dillon!

Next on Payson and Dillon's social agenda was a bbq at Drake and Lauren's house. All of the boys had so much fun jumping in Drake's new trampoline. I was jealous of Jenny and Hunter as they sat with their quiet and content girls while I chased the boys all over the place. After changing into their jammies the big boys continued playing outside where they had a monster hunt. It was very serious business. We were able to get them to stop a few times for some pictures!

The actual 4th of July was spent celebrating at our friend's the Glen's house. Margot has been my friend forever, and Todd and I love to be able to hang out with Margot and Robert and their two boys. It was quite the neighborhood block party. Shaved Ice Truck included.

Unfortunately no fireworks allowed this year, but Max and Griffin's Uncle Dan brought some smoke bombs. Payson was not sure what he thought about it.

Dillon was thrilled they had their bounce house up - we could not get him out of there!

We had a great time - playing with cool toys...

eating popsicles...

Running from Daddy while he rode the electric scooter...

sneaking in a sparkler...

And having a blast with friends and family

Don't ya love P-man's expression in this photo!