This past week we spent lots of time celebrating our freedom, and wishing Zaide Shelly (July 3rd) and Uncle Keithy Weithy (July 4th) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Lots of planning goes into celebrations. But, don't worry, Joshua was right on top of things, and helped Daddy plan things out on his computer!
Camp Keshet's Theme this past week was Red, White, and Blue:
Josh listens to directions.
Josh is supposed to do what with this??
This is TOO messy! Josh doesn't like it!
Sunscreen Josh up, Mommy! And, check out his fauxhawk!
Splish splashing in water, much better than cool-whip!
Josh rarely sleeps during the day, but today wasn't a problem!
Grandma and Papa wanted to treat Derek to Panera's for dinner.
Derek placed his own drink on the counter, "This chocolate milk, please!"
Without a nap earlier, Derek passed out on the way home.
And didn't even wake up when we got home!
Mommy carried him inside, changed his diaper, sponge bathed him, and dressed him...and he didn't even wake!
During the morning of the 4th of July, Mommy and Derek did some gardening, while Daddy and Josh worked on the pool! (Sorry, couldn't decide on just one Josh pic...so many cutie faces)!
During the day we joined our neighbors for a BBQ and celebration:
Walking over.
At first Derek, didn't feel like swimming. Then, after playing in the hot sun for over an hour...we convinced him to go for a swim. As soon as he had his suit on, he said, "I'm going to go on the water slide now!"
He walked right out, and headed for the slide!
Daddy met him at the bottom....sort of!
Here's how it really went down:
After doing it all by himself (and Mommy expecting Daddy to help Derek down the slide...she made the boys do it again):
Either way....fun was had by all!!
Chilling with the neighbors...
...even Josh was a social butterfly!
After swimming, we raced back to our house to prepare for the arrival of the Bilu's, the Karasik's, and the Shemesh's! We had so much fun! With 8 adults, 5 toddlers, and 2 infants it was a bit hectic, but totally cute, fun, and worth it!
Jaelyn, Josh, and Aliyah
Derek and Gabi, Mickey-high-fiving!
How many kiddies can fit in one bed?
Dinner time!
Irith brought some desserts the kids could really sink their teeth, fingers, anything into:
Waiting patiently to add their toppings!
"Sprinkling" away!
Finger liking good!
Ella, Derek, Gabi, Jaelyn, and Aliyah all show us their "sparkle fingers" (gives the term a whole new meaning, doesn't it?!)
After dessert we laid back and enjoyed the fireworks in the backyard. Then, we decided....let's head over for the real show! We made it just in time, and the kids loved it (even more than the mosquitoes loved us)!!!
Of course, what's the 4th with a little fun glow to go with the night sky?!
Although it was a late night (Josh went in around 8:30 and Derek made it to 10:30), the kids still had camp the next day. Then we spent Shabbat Dinner at Grandma and Papa's house!
A little light reading before camp.
Yummy watermelon!
Always puts a smile on Derek's face!
Working on getting undressed for bath time!
Someone's ready for bed....
maybe even two "someone's!"
Ready for story time!
So animated!
The next day we had a visit from Aunt Shana, Uncle Brian, Harley, Bailey, Bubby, and Zaide!
(Sorry, he's just so cute not to post more than one of him)!
Josh and Harley, listening to Aunt Shana.
Floor time for everyone!
Derek giving Bailey some loving!
Now, everyone else! Josh, too!
Last day with Aunt Shana, Uncle Brian, and the pups:
Nothing like some morning tunes to start the day.
Then, time for a walk!
All together now!
They even made it back together!
Some morning "footsies" were played next.
Then cuddle time with the pups.
Creative minds at work!
Sure wore Aunt Shana out!
Derek, too!
Uncle Brian tickles Josh.
Harley is thinking about it....
Oh yeah! There it is!
Josh impersonates Harley.
Get this kid a fur-ball of his own!
These boys need a doggie each!
Group shot! Hey...look over here googly eyes!
Much better!
Josh is irresistible to all - man , boy, and dog alike!
It was a great time with Shana and Brian! We can't wait for the next time we get together!!
Josh's first time in a high chair at a restaurant:
Straw entertainment.
Grandma entertainment!
She's SO funny!!!
We hope your 4th of July festivities were as fun-filled as ours!
Oh, one more thing....
The other night, when getting ready for bed, Adam was reading Derek a story about the Zoo. This is how the conversation carried out:
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