Independence Day

As soon as we arrived back in Memphis from the whirlwind wedding weekend, our first stop was to pick up our sweet girl from my grandparents house.  We both missed her SO much but I am not sure she felt the same.  She seemed very excited to see us when we walked in but it did take her a minute to warm up to us.  I will admit, it hurt my feelings for a minute.  But then I realized what a blessing it is for her to have great-grandparents that are willing AND able to care for her for an entire weekend.   Thank you so much Granny and Grandonna!

When we got home, Ellie was OUT.  She napped until 7 that night!  I was prepared for a little "detox" so I let her sleep.  I didn't imagine bedtime being very easy so she napped and I unpacked and started laundry.  As soon as she woke up, we changed clothes and headed out for a little 4th of July family celebration.

First stop...YoLo!  Our town has opened up 2 new yogurt shops and it is a new favorite.  After yogurt, we ventured out to Pringles Park to watch the fireworks show!

Before the show started, we passed the time by throwing around the football.  Nothing more American than tossing the football in your flag dress.  Don was SO proud:)

Monday morning on the "real" July 4th, we headed up to the Kentucky Lake for Ellie's first lake trip and boat ride.  I was a little nervous about her being on the boat, but she LOVED it!

After we got home later that night, we had our own little fireworks show.  Don is like a big kid when it comes to fireworks so he was all about it.  Ellie didn't seem to mind them at all!

We had a great weekend but I am TIRED!  It may take me all week to recover!