Busy July

July was a great month! Josh was very busy with finishing his baseball season, baseball camp, and two Cub Scout camps this summer so I surprised the girls with a few "treats" they don't normally get because we don't want Josh to feel bad when he can't have them. We stopped at McDonald's and had an ice cream cone one day, donuts from Looney Baker another day, and breakfast at IHOP the last day. My girls have never been to IHOP so they thought it was pretty special! We tried not to let Josh know about our outings but he'd come home after being dropped off by his friend's dad and would brag about getting Slurpees every day. It all evened out in the end! Oh, and we like food.

We took a trip to Greenfield Village with our buddies, the Gunnells, before their pass expired. It was sad to think that it was our final trip there since they will be moving away in the summer. We love them so much! They have become like family to us.

We spent lots of time outside playing in the sprinklers, using chalk on our new driveway (so smooth!!), and just enjoyed the outdoors. The girls were being so cute this day. Their personalities, like their looks, couldn't be any more different, but occasionally they get along so I had to document it! Ha!

4th of July - we met up with friends and went to a VERY busy parade in Northville where we struggled to find a good spot. Finally we made our way to the spot where half of the ward was! The kids had so much fun watching and receiving all of the candy and goodies. After the parade we did some yard work then went to a friend's house for a BBQ and s'mores then home for a firework show put on by Nick and Maya. Our neighbors Leslie, Krista & Phil, and their son, Josh's best bud - Jackson, came over to watch with us. It was a great holiday! So blessed to live in this great nation.

We renewed our Detroit Zoo pass and I'm not sure why. I had to practically BEG my kids to go there this summer...so sad because they used to jump at the chance in the past. The first time we went was kind of a downer because it was so hot and the animals were lethargic, but the next time we went it was awesome. Cooler weather, happy children, and active animals make for a great day at the zoo. After our trip there we stopped by the temple to walk around and talk about the building, etc. It has been a long time since we drove up there with the kids so they really enjoyed seeing it again. (These pictures are from both of our trips there)

The next pictures are kind of random: Cora ate some cherries and stained her teeth, Nick and I (along with Heather - Phil couldn't make it) went to see Jim Gaffigan. He was SO funny - loved the show. Josh finished baseball, Maya took a summer art class with her friends and absolutely loved it! Cora got her hair dyed by Maya & she got a new bike with her Birthday money!