Happy Fourth...

First of all, I think I have fifth disease. Just wanted to throw that out there;) Last night I felt terrible: sore throat, chilled, achy, and just plain yuck. I figured it was probably a sinus infection - LOVE those;) But today I noticed a strange rash on my arms and legs. I only know about fifth disease because Averi had it not too long ago. It's nothing big - just a virus. And once you have the rash (which is how you even know you have it) you aren't contagious anymore. It's too little too late for all the poor people we came in contact with last week. I think I must have got it from the Con-Man. About a week ago he developed a rash. It still comes and goes, but I assumed it was from being out in the heat. Guess I was wrong! Now Chad is in bed with a fever. FUN! So Kristi, looks like good times are in store for you! Just kidding...y'all should be fine:)
Second of all, I am so thankful. Thankful that I live in the good ole USofA. Thankful that I am free to worship how I choose. Thankful that I am free to write this blog. Thankful for three healthy, beautiful children. And thankful that I have a hope and a future that continues long after this life is over! I don't ever want to take any of that for granted.
So...today was a good day. The rain...the clouds...I love days like today! This morning Dondi, Kristi, Logan, and Sydney came over to decorate the girls' bikes and Connor's wagon for the parade that was supposed to be at Vintage tonight. We ate lunch at Chili's, and then took T, A, and S to get their fingernails painted and decked out for the 4th. It was a great start to the holiday weekend!

All-American Boy (with a flag in his diaper;)














Logan


They chose blue polish with red stars (much to the lady's disapproval that was doing their nails. She said "Fingernail too short" What?! The little stars were about the size of a pinhead. We kindly insisted that red, jeweled stars were what they wanted and that is FINALLY what they got;) You gotta love Wal-Mart nail salons!


My kiddos: Averi, Connor, and Taylor


Sweet boy


All-American Girl


All-American Girl #2















They were ready for the parade.


Almost time...


Just Kidding - it started pouring down rain.


Look at the sky!


They had so much fun! That's Taylor sliding down. (Can you see Averi at the top of the slide? She FINALLY went down after much hesitation)


I love my baby boy and a good thunderstorm!













They ended up going on with the parade, but by then the kids were soaked and ready to go.


He loves playing with balloons. He was cracking up in the back!