Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The 4th of July

Christopher had the week off of school so we headed down to Tallahassee to visit his family. We always have the best time when we go down there. We met the newest member of our family, Camden, who is a darling baby. I don't think I heard him cry once, what a dream, right? We spent a day at the beach soaking in some sun. We had our own little fireworks show and on the fourth we went to a big show. Reese had so much fun with her cousins and eventually warmed up to her Nana and Aunts and Uncles. Maybe next time it won't take her so long!?!? I ended up getting sick but despite that fact we still had a really nice time. I love seeing Christopher with Reese and his family completely free from stress of school. Here it is in Pictures . . . 

These kids loved Christopher and he had a lot of fun playing with them. 
Reese loved holding Camden, she would get a little crazy if anyone tried to take him away when it was her turn to hold him. She would say "NO, mine mine" she is is getting pretty possessive these days. Gotta love a 2 year old (almost).

 I could not get this kid to look at me. She had a lot of fun though. She loved drawing in the sand with her fingers, which is what she is doing in the picture below.

At least we got her to look in the group shot. 

 On sunday we had our own fireworks show in the parking lot of the Ronald McDonald house and Reese was a little reserved about the whole thing but she gave sparklers a chance until she started seeing her cousins burn their fingers and toes. After that she wouldn't touch a sparkler or even watch the fireworks for that matter. I guess I would rather her be cautious about fire then the opposite. 

 She loved her Aunt Becca
The girls minus Becca who was graciously dealing with my freaked out child. If someone wasn't holding her she was running to the door of the house to get away from everything. Eventually she found a way to entertain herself behind the cars away from the scary lights and sounds of the fire.

On the actual night of the Fourth when the fireworks were high in the sky she really did enjoy them. 










I love this picture the three babes watching the fireworks. 








Reese really loved being with Landon and Bella.
If they were in the same place they were always together.


We are so happy to have family close enough for a weekend getaway. Thank you Nana, Ben, Ursula, Becca, and Ruth for showing us such a good time!









11 comments:

DOUGHERTY FAMILY said...

Eliza thankyou for sharing all of the pictures and stories. I wish I could have been there too! I will see all of you later this month when Nana and I travel back to Tallahassee with our furnishings. Love Dad/Papa#10

Angela Dougherty said...

I love all your pictures! You guys are all so tan...it makes me a little sick. ;) Glad you had a good break and fourth of july. Love you guys!

Foulgers said...

Awww, funnnn. I love reeses little body in a swimmimg suit, to die for. She's still got her cute chub. And you are one hot mama on the beach. Ow, owww

Tia Bowen Films said...

i wanna be there! looks fun, and i like your red shirt! hope you are feeling better

ade said...

How fun to live so close to the family - Reese is absolutley adorable...looks like she had a blast with all those cousins. What a darling family you guys have...looking forward to seeing you guys in August.
Love ya,
Ade & all

Zepp Family said...

Eliza, you were so good about the picture taking....we always appreciate a nice and thorough recap of events we aren't able to be at :(....we never get tired of seeing all the good looking faces of our family members!

Boy, do I miss the beach, I am thinking that it is pretty important to be within a half days drive away!

Love and miss you guys
xoxoxo

Anne Dougherty said...

Reese is growing up so much! She is adorable! We loved seeing your pictures!

DaNae said...

You are crazy tan! We need to go to the beach again asap. Lets work something out.

Ben, Ursula and Isabella Dougherty said...

Such a fun weekend! It was great to see you guys and Landon loved his uncle Christopher. They are excited to see you all next week.

DOUGHERTY FAMILY said...

What great memories we made...Love love, love that little Reese... So happy to get to spend time with you...you are such a beautful family...love NANA

Jacob said...

yay!!! so fun:) lize, you are so freakin hot. i just can not get over it. seriously, you look so great. and your swimsuit is amazing, as well as all of your outfits. i want your wardrobe. can you please dress me?? i miss you already! come back! and ummm. update your blog? so i can see more darling pics? i need reeesseeey!