July 4th Weekend

We went down to Aunt BB's Galveston house for July 4th to celebrate America's, Poppy's, and Reagan's birthdays.  Evidently, this particular morning, the girls got an extra dose of Bedhead.

 Not sweet Etta, though.  Her 'do was perfect.  Pretty girl trying to crawl!

 R and Etta did lots of bonding this trip.  Makes my heart smile.

 Cute little behinds.  :)  B and Jonathan watching a little PBSkids in the morning.

 B climbed on up and got herself comfy.  I love how she sits with her legs like this...

 Aunt Mary made a DELICIOUS chocolate cake for Jim's birthday, and the big kids got to "help."

 Then, took a coloring break.

 I'm pretty sure Poppy didn't need any help blowing out his candles, but he got some anyways.

 I tried to tell Etta that formula was a poor substitute for chocolate cake, but she seemed ok with her bottle.

 Mary decorated the cake so cute with this... Brooklyn decided it looked better on her head.

 Oh, the sugar rush!

 Jim was opening presents and cards, and R hung on to him just like this the whole time.  Somebody certainly is smitten with her Poppy!

 See?!

 Photo book of 60 years of wonderful life... it was fun to look through!!!

 Again, more love between the oldest and youngest.

 Later, we hit the pool and par-tayed for Reagan's birthday.  Happy 5-year-old!

I love Reagan's face in this one... can only really see it if you click on it.

 "Thank You" kisses.

 A "Thank You" hug for Uncle Kyle turned into this:

 FABULOUS presents!

 More hugs!

 LOVE this one!

 Brooklyn LOVES swimming.  And by "swimming" I mean sitting and walking on the steps with her floatie on.  We can all have our fun.

 CHEESE!  And yes, James Austin squirted me like crazy 1 second after I snapped this shot.

 Etta, having her own floating-fun while chewing on someone's goggles. 

 Snack time!

 Cupcakes after the pool!

 Rainbow cupcakes: MUCH reward for not much effort.  The 5 year old LOVED them.  Happiness all around.

 Oh, she makes me smile!

 Seriously, how sweet are they?!?!

 Maybe Austin enjoyed his cupcake?!

 Annnnnnnnnnnndddd... my favorite picture of that weekend:

I'm trying to get my act together and at least get done with Reagan's birthday!!  Sheesh.