He's still not a big fan

On Sunday, July 4th, we headed to church all decked out in our red, white & blue - of course since Sunday's are SOOOO crazy we didn't get a picture of all of us. Why is it when we all match that I can never seem to get a picture. Oh well.

After church we rushed home to change and then headed out to the beach for a fun day at the pool. Since the drive is about 40 minutes we always wish, hope, pray that our boys will take good naps before we get there. Well, it took Trevor about 20 minutes to fall asleep and we kept telling Brody he needed to close his eyes and take a nap or he was going to have to sleep when we got there. He was so funny because he would immediately close his eyes and he actually went to sleep. He is such a good sleeper/napper.

Enjoying the new toy from Nana - star clappers.

His new grin.


Brody sporting his goggles and of course the water gun - don't leave home without them.

After some pool time and Brody showing off his new swimming skills we ate and headed over to the beach for the fireworks. Jason's aunt lives in a condo right on the beach and he has a couple of cousins who go all out and do their own fireworks on the beach - we have our own big show. We even get some of the debris. We weren't quite sure how Brody would be this year. He hasn't been a big fan in the past years but he was talking all big this year. Well, about 10 minutes into our fireworks show he'd had enough and headed inside. Now Trevor on the other hand was chillin with his bottle and didn't even flinch - what a trooper.

My family with my cute matching boys. How long will I be able to do this? Right now, Brody loves for Trevor to match him, but I'm sure this won't last.

I just love this picture of Trevor and Aunt Tara.

For once smiling AND looking at the camera.

Kamren (a cousin) & Trevor
Me and boys.

This is one of Trevor's latest things to do when you are laying on the floor, he'll raise his arms and then drop them on your chest. He think it's so funny.

Taking in all of the fireworks.

Chillin with the bottle.

Once our personal show was almost over, we persuaded Brody to come back out to watch the Jax beach fireworks since they were at a distance and he could hopefully enjoy them. He did sport some nice ear buds and listened to none other than the Gator fight song to try and drown out our personal firework finale.

Enjoyin the Gator Song and watching the fireworks.

Trevor eventually fell asleep during all of this noise and was out for the night. It only took Brody about 5 minutes to fall asleep once we got in the car. Once again a late night and easily transported to their beds for a full night's sleep.

I can't leave this post without saying how thankful I am to live in the country that I do and for the men and women who fight for our freedom. As Jason and I have been on a couple of mission trips to other countries and seen the poverty and the politics that goes on, we thank God for how blessed we are to live where we do.

ND