Can’t even believe it’s been one year since these pictures were taken. Lily and Meadow weren’t here yet and Gracie still had somewhat chubby cheeks and wrists…awe…

We always have so much fun at Carmen and Ricks house for the 4th I know this year will be no exception! I just love revisiting these images. They make me feel so blessed and happy to have such wonderful family and friends where we all can have so much fun together. Thank you Lord! I’m looking forward to…today! (I’m blogging this at 2:01 AM! lol)

Happy 4th of July friends!! Happy Birthday America!! As Gracie would say the 4th means “FREEDOM FROM THOSE RED COATS!”…lol…

Here’s our 4th, 2014.

I went to buy these guys again this year and Wegmans didn’t make them! I was bummed!…aren’t these cookies ADORABLE?!

She was gearing up to be a big sister…aweee…

The three amigos!

Snakes! AKA poop fireworks…or at least that’s what we call them!

Nap time!

Wow Grace. Way to show some enthusiasm…

Writing with sparklers!

Carmen always runs around and gives us a good show twirling the sparklers in the air…not sure what Lauren’s doing..lol

aw, love this shot…I posted so many because I love the reactions. Watch what Dana does…
love you Carrolls!Now off to see the big fireworks! We were all so very tired by now….as you can tell…
…and she’s gone…slept through the whole thing…Grand finale…!Happy 4th of July! And Happy Birthday America!!!!