4th of july...

there are so many reasons to love summer and in our family the month of july is a pretty fun one!!  we kick it off with a celebration of our independence and that is followed by 3 very important birthdays, for 3 consecutive weeks, my dad, myself and momma beth!!

this years celebrations may have been the beginning of a new tradition with the introduction of our newest family member!!  we went to two evening parades, followed by fireworks, two days in a row and it was awesome.  it really gave us that small town america feel, with some wonderful family time, laughs, smiles and memories!! 

the boys were mesmerized by the fireworks, although matteo was so tired he slept through them on the 4th!  Sicilya watched the whole show on the 3rd, never flinching with the loud noises but she also slept through them on the 4th (that night was the weaker of the two shows!)

my lil girl, snuggled up in the new sling!!

shall we call her lady liberty!!

and just one more reason to celebrate!!