We had a good 4th of July week. We always miss being closer to family on holidays, but the neighborhood had quite a festival, so we had a good time getting to know people better. They had a pretty amazing fireworks display, which the girls were afraid of (mostly Madeline), and lots of sparklers. The older two girls were not afraid of the sparklers.
Emily made Patriotic fruit skewers for the holiday, but Joanne said the star fruit was too sour to eat, so that part just looked pretty. The rest of the fruit was tasty.
It has been a bit rainy this week, so indoor play, including this puppet show, was required to keep the kids from going nuts.
We worked on the master bathroom a bit more, adding a new recessed vanity.
The girls also got to go to the zoo in Pittsburgh, which they thought was fabulous. The kids with them are Emma and Chase Stephens.
Jessica thought it was cool to get a picture of this Doree fish (from Finding Nemo).
I guess that's about it for our week. Hopefully you all had a good 4th of July too.Matt & family
