Tuesday, July 07, 2009

july 4th

this july 4th was a special one. not only were we celebrating our country, but we were celebrating my parents return to this country! andrew and the boys woke up early to save us a spot at the beach. the rest of us joined them for a perfect day in the sun.
the kids :: kiley (7)
s & b playing with daddy
my little patriotic babies
taking turns with the boogie skateboard (as bennett calls it)
how i spent most of my time at the beach
after the beach we headed back to ladera to shower. then it was off to the fireworks show. this is the 4th year in a row we have gone to the ladera ranch fireworks show, and it never dissapoints. it was a fun-filled day with family and the perfect way to celebrate my parents return. i love this holiday!
my girl :: my family
my boys
my daddy
a family picture with mema & papa
scarlett & mema :: bennett & papa
a family picture with gigi & papa
the collins girls :: the collins family
*gotta love bennett and jane fighting in the bottom of the picture and janie trying to climb on her mama in the other one!

5 thoughts:

blythe said...

looks like you guys had such a fun 4th. yay for your parents being home. im sure you are all loving it!

Steve and Katie Hoffman said...

the pic of you and your dad made me teary eyed. darling!

the waites said...

love your outfits! Your skirt-LOVE
Bennetts shorts-WANT!

I love the pics with your mom, it almost brought me to tears

Lana and Terry said...

We just got back into town and I had to check out your blog! It is so-o-o-o exciting that you have your parents home. Love all the pics and I hope you guys have a fabulous time at the beach (like you wouldn't:) Hope to see you all at church on Sunday!!

Morgan said...

ash, your kids are seriously SO CUTE. oh my gosh, it been forever. i miss you guys!