Happy 4th of July

Friday we kicked off the long weekend with a late afternoon trip to Como Zoo. Dean LOVES Polar Bears. They are his favorite animal. Dora, Diego, Handy Manny, Elmo.... Not so much. Polar Bears DEFINITELY. The twins bears are back in their new exhibit and we finally had time to check it out. After we met up with Nana for dinner.

Saturday we headed to Bunker Beach Water Park.

It was a complete hit with Marly and Dean on this very hot summer day.

On the way out around 1:30 they had the "I need a nap!" meltdown. (NOT pictured)

Sunday Morning - The 4th of July

Dean with the Sunday paper comics.

Dean to Daddy, "Don't bother me Daddy. I'm reading!"

Meanwhile, Marly decided she already needed a nap. Good idea! We have parties to go to later!

Happy 2nd Birthday to the little firecracker, Miss Vivian Lyon's (our godchild). The kids and I attended her birthday party while Mark worked.

Later that night, we attended our neighbor's AMAZING fireworks display. I forgot the camera. The H-we's came along. Unfortunately, each child slowly puttered out and needed to be walked home for bed. (NOT pictured).

Monday morning biking with our guests.

Wrapping it up with sprinkler time in the backyard.

We also had the Hentge's to dinner some where in there, and supper at Brett & Rachel's on Monday.

What a delight to have Tuesday off to hang and home and RELAX.

Happy 4th to all of our friends and family!