4th of July + Daddy's quick visit

July 4, 2017

As I've mentioned, Gregg has been traveling a LOT this summer.  He was in Alaska for July 4th.  We stayed home for the most part, but managed to do a few special things.  Our friends, the Crumps, gave us a cupcake decorating kit for Uncle Sam cupcakes.  We decided to make our favorite carrot muffins and topped them with whipped cream for a fun treat!

We had our friends, the Almeidas, over to swim on Monday and stayed home on the 4th.  We were actually in our PJs until we go dressed to take some pictures that you'll see below.  We had hot dogs for dinner and Zeke and I watched fireworks out our front window that were being set off at the winery in our neighborhood!  

Uncle Sam muffins

Ready for church!

Swimming with silly Zachary!

Relaxing in the pool

Our own little photo shoot on the 4th

Happy girl

Sweet big boy

Sweet girl

These two adore one another

Outtake #1

Outtake #2 (going for that red bow!)

All 3 in the same 6/9 month outfit minus the lace for Zeke
(Zeke and Adalynn were around 5 months, Lily Faith is 13 months!)

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Although, the 4th was a day of celebration for many, our family was mourning that day.  My Uncle Joe (my dad's sister, Nancy's, husband) went to be with the Lord on July 4th.  We will miss him dearly.  We thank God for the 2 grand baby boys that he got to meet before he passed.  Colton (Reed's son) and Roy (Ross' son) are a light during a time of darkness for our family.  I know Nancy and the boys would appreciate your prayers during this difficult time.  

Uncle Joe was not big on photos, so my mom found this one she had placed in a scrapbook from Christmas 2002.  The outside of the picture is not in great condition, but it's a sweet picture of Uncle Joe and Aunt Nancy.  

Daddy comes home

Gregg came home from Alaska and was able to spend 2 days with us.  He left for Canada today at 3:30am (yikes!).  We had such a nice time together for 2 days, though.  We look forward to the end of the month when all 5 of us get to go to Hilton Head together to spend time with my parents and Jared, Jami, and the girls!

The salmon he caught for us!

All is right in their world!

Love these guys!

The kids watching Gregg get the umbrella out of the pool (it was a wood pole that had swollen and gotten stuck in the water).  It required major maneuvering, but he did it!

Selfie after our haircuts!

That is all for now.  I'll post again after we return home from the beach.  Praying for you all!  Thanks for reading!