Fourth of July and my Aunt Colleen comes to visit!

Last week my Aunt Colleen came to visit. She watched me in the morning while my mom took a class. We had a ton of fun together---we played, watched Elmo, went to the pool and splashpad. It was great to hang out with her!

I also forgot to tell everyone that while I was on vacation I boycotted the pack and play...so mom put me in a big boy bed and I slept great! She was excited...since we will be needing that crib in just a few short months....however when we returned from vacation there was quite a scramble to get me a big boy bed (since I was not going to sleep in a crib...and I made that point loud and clear throughout the night!) Here is my dad putting it together...I of course offered a hand to help...


And here is mom reading me books on my first night in my new bed...

On Saturday we went to a 4th of July parade in Palatine! It was so fun to see all the firetrucks and cars...and I even got some flags and candy. The parade was quite long and hot...but fun! Afterwards, we had to say goodbye to my aunt, who headed home but then we went to a BBQ with some of my parents friends.




On Sunday, I got to go to Kim's house for ANOTHER BBQ!!! It was great. She had all my toys where I left them...so of course I drug them all out and played. I also enjoyed playing with all the high school kids, eating delicious food, and my first FIREWORKS show! I was such a trooper...I made it until after the fireworks (about 10:30!)









Sprinkler fun on the 4th of July and a little glimpse at our garden...


Playing at the Splash pad this week at Oberweis...I had a BLAST and was so brave running through the powerful streams of water. Afterwards...I got to enjoy icecream!! What a great way to end the day!