Pence Family: The Fourth of July!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

The Fourth of July!

First and foremost, I got everyone dressed in their red, white, and blue duds. :) The babies had these cute matching outfits, but they’re size 3-6 months. I had to tuck the onesie flaps into the shorts without snapping them. :) It’s okay though, because they’re adorable. I made everyone pose for me.

Then Gran and Grandpa David grabbed the big three and took them to watch the local parade. I stayed home with a couple of napping babies.

I don’t think they missed me. :)

Matt made it home from work by about 3:00, and we got ready to go to Grandma’s house.

I had to take a picture of Joanna in her blue and white while holding a red chicken. Very patriotic!

First up the bigs had to help Uncle Steve crank the homemade ice cream!

And of course we had to have a cousins’ first Independence Day shot. That’s Michael, Thomas, and Drew from left to right.

Joanna and Drew must have called each other – they were matching!

Aunt Gail made a red, white, and blue cake. James is still talking about it. :)

At some point the babies were grouchy, so I let Gran put the “easy” one to sleep. Then she joined Mr. Michael for a little snooze.

I put Thomas in the Ergo and commenced a lot of bouncing and swaying. Eventually he crashed!

After they woke up and had some dinner, we headed home to put everyone to bed. The big three were going to watch fireworks with Gran and Grandpa David, so they got to keep their clothes on. I made them go “rest” in their beds though. I was pretty sure this would happen:

(Side note: I opened the window blinds, but it wasn’t quite enough light, so I shined my iPod on them as well.)

This kid was HARD to wake up. I gathered him in my arms and sat him up in my lap. Then he grabbed the bottom of my shirt and tried to use it as a blanket. Ha!