Happy 4th of July!

Nolan started out his Independence Day by attending the Oak Lawn parade. He and Pops checked out the floats, trucks and people.

Nolan was in heaven with the big trucks in the parade!

He liked the police cars and sirens, too.

Benny the Bull made a dancing appearance.

Nolan was decked out in his red, white and blue.

He and Pops walked around and had so much fun together!

The village trucks were so cool!

Nolan held Mommy's big umbrella.

Then, he did some tricks with the umbrella.

Nolan was so excited to see the street sweeper.

He loved the firetrucks, too!

After Nolan's nap, we went to Pops and MoMo's house for a party.

They bought a new tent for Nolan, and MoMo brought it outside for the party.

Aunt Mar played cars and trucks with Nolan.

Nolan rode a bike.

He had fun climbing on Pops and MoMo's new landscaping.

He climbed up and jumped down lots of times.

He wanted Ellen to climb up with him.

Rose helped Ellen and Nolan be safe outside.

Nolan took a quick picture with Rose, Ellen and Kevin in their patriotic outfits.

Nolan had so much fun playing in the rain!

Kevin and Nolan played golf together.

Nolan and his cousins had fun at the picnic table.

Nolan, MoMo, Mommy and Pops posed for a holiday picture.

We had a fun, rainy 4th of July! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend. We are so thankful for the men and women who fight for our freedom. We are proud to be Americans!

Third of July Party

We went to Aunt Mar and Uncle Ron's house for a party on July 3rd. It was an evening party, so Nolan took a late nap and was ready to go when he woke up. He was so excited to wear his new firetruck shirt and play with his trucks.
Nolan loves his new garbage truck that is just like the real trucks that come to our house.
Nolan pointed to the firetruck on his shirt.

Aunt Mar held Nolan for the beginning of the fireworks.

Then, he sat with GG for the rest of the show.

He was in awe of the colors in the sky.

Nolan loved the fireworks!

He pointed with excitement at the beautiful display.

Nolan and GG were so sweet together.

The lights were so pretty in the sky!

Nolan went inside later on to check out the big bird house.

He was still in awe of the patriotic activities.

Nolan found Aunt Mar's hidden cabinet.

He found the Tupperware, too.

Nolan went back to the lighted glass cabinet that he discovered on Mother's Day.

He put the plates in and out many times.

Nolan was so worn out from the party and fell fast asleep before we left the subdivision.

Thanks so much, Aunt Mar and Uncle Ron, for a great patriotic party!

Baking for Pops

Nolan loves to help in the kitchen, so he was so excited to make some chocolate chip cookies for Pops. His birthday was last Saturday, so we made a special batch of homemade cookies to surprise Pops with one of his favorite treats. Nolan put some special touches on the cookies, and Pops said they were delicious! Happy Birthday, Pops! We love you!