We did our normal July 4th traditions... On the 3rd our entire family goes to the Lake and shoots off our own fireworks. It gets pretty crazy with all of mama's wild and crazy cousins so I just like to sit back and watch... Your daddy likes to do sparkler bombs... Something you better not ever do! :) We helped Kendalyn and Kassidy shoot off some, but for the most part, we just enjoyed the company. I was so nervous the noises would bother you, but of course you were just perfect! You were in awe of the bright lights and colors so we kept you out past your bedtime. Your Ma was late getting there because she had to get blood due to her chemo... We stayed and hung out with her and poppy once they arrived.
The next day, the 4th, we had the whole family over for a BBQ and swimming. You were napping when everyone arrived so when you woke up, you were pretty excited to see a houseful of friends! :) The boys grilled hamburgers and hotdogs while everyone else swam, played basketball, or just stayed inside to beat the heat - it was 108!! We took you out to swim for a little bit but you ended up falling asleep floating in your raft....so you went inside and cuddled with Ma instead! We skipped the big firework display at the lake because it was way past your bedtime and mommy and daddy were exhausted! The neighbors made the neighborhood a war zone though and at one point you woke up really scared but after that you slept great! Thank goodness...because on the 3rd you didn't Want to sleep at all. I think it was all the excitement of your first fireworks.
I can not believe how much you have grown! Everyone always says that I did not get to have a baby for very long and that is definitely the truth! You are so strong and so independent already...if you could walk out of here I know you would. You are at the age where you are starting to throw temper tantrums... You know what you want and you let us know! It's not really a cry, but a full out yell. You have two teeth on the bottom and two more poking through on the top. You're only five months!!!!! You are very intrigued with Kendalyn and Kassidy...Kass gives you the most attention though. She is always talking to you, trying to pick out toys for you, tickling, etc. it's adorable! The whole family just loves you to death.... There will never be a time when there isn't someone there for you! You usually just get "passed around" because everyone wants a chance to hold and snuggle you! Your Aunt Rebecca calls you boogie, the girl's call you Buddy, and you are Ma's boy! So many nicknames! :)
I know I have said this before...but you, Kendalyn, and Kassidy are truly the joys of our family. It has been such a rough few years but looking at you three innocent children...it really makes the world seem right again. There are some nights when my mom's cancer and the loss of my Grandpa becomes overwhelming...but a simple smile from you makes my sadness disappear. Thank you Lathan! Thank you Lathan for helping make my family happy again! God knows you make me the happiest girl in the world! :)
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