4th of July

What a busy weekend! Thursday evening we had our annual Penn State picnic. We had the three co-op students from Penn State over to the house as well as Galen Reeder and his family and Al and Vivian Wong. It was a good time. Eric grilled burgers and dogs and we pretty much just hung out. We really hope that the students decide to hire on full time when they graduate!

Then Friday we took our annual trip down the Beale's house on the lake! This year was a bit different than usual. It was only a high of 70 so it seemed more like Memorial Day than Independence Day. We didn't even get out on the boat. We did, however, walk in the Cicero parade! Mortgage City (Kelly's company) sponsored a float so Dayton and Eric rode on it and threw candy and balls to the kids on the street. Carson and I walked along side and handed out Mortgage City pens. We were all festive and had a fun time. Back at the house afterward we started a bowling tournament on their Wii (which I eventually won!). I took 7 bucks for my winnings!!!!! The fireworks started once it finally got dark at about 10:00. Carson was fast asleep but Dayton saw some. He made it about half way through the show before passing out on my lap. He made it further than last year when he only saw one. Ha ... maybe next year!

Then Saturday Eric and I played in a golf scramble and the Reeders watched the boys. We picked them up at 2:30 and Dayton passed out on the way home. He was so tired. When he finally woke up we celebrated his birthday by playing outside in his pool and then having leftover cake. He enjoyed himself. I can hardly believe he's 2 already!


Sunday we decided to take the boys to the "big pool" (Kokomo Beach). Dayton had a ball. He's fearless when it comes to the water. We really have to watch him. He jumps in, blows bubbles in the water ... he even walked in all the way up to his chin before I stopped him. He then put on a life jacket and had fun floating! Carson also loves splashing around. They're so funny.


All in all, it was a very hectic but really fun weekend. Now we've got a really busy week ahead of us as we prepare to head east for vacation. Eric and I are off to Jamaica for his sisters wedding!!! We've all been looking forward to this for a while. It'll be my first time away from the boys for such a long time. Should be interesting ... I'm really welcoming the rest though.