For the fourth of July weekend Jen, Matt and Elijah came to visit. Being around family really makes you appreciate them more and also makes me wish we lived closer to each other. Elijah is growing up so fast and will be 1 in August. He is always smiling and talking up a storm. My parents, Jen, Matt and Elijah came up to our place for dinner, swimming (Elijah loves to swim) and fireworks. Watching Elijah's reaction to the first few fireworks was quite humorous. I could tell he wasn't quite sure what to think.
Elijah in his 4th of July lobster shirtThe weekend didn't slow down after the fireworks. The next morning we all met up again to go to the fair. Jim had won tickets off the radio and we thought it would be fun to take Elijah to his first fair. The best part of the day was watching the Fido 500 dog races. All the dogs that raced were under 15lbs. To make it a little more interesting, Jim, Matt and my dad decided to place bets on the races. Unfortunately it wasn't Jim's lucky day so he ended three bucks in the hole. There was a petting zoo in one area of the fair that I thought Elijah would love. I went to go take pictures of him with the animals only to realize he had fallen asleep on the way over. Oh well, we still all had a blast.
Us just before the Fido 500Since the first weekend of the month, things have slowed down. We are enjoying the free entertainment our puppy Maddux provides us with. Her newest thing is destroying all of her toys, even the ones that claim to be indestructible. I do have to remember though that she is still a puppy. The best is when she crawls right next to you to cuddle...it is priceless.
...priceless
best buddiesWell there is a little glimpse into our life for the last month or so. We are now getting ready for a much needed vacation in Hawaii. We will post some pictures when we get back.
Jim & Jac
