Fourth of July Weekend

Fourth of July Weekend we enjoyed a most fabulous weekend with family....celebrating so many great things!!  Namely our Nation's birthday :)

First up was a BBQ with the Cincoski's.  This summer time gathering has been a holiday tradition for this crew for so many years, when we talked about it we couldn't even remember the last time we didn't get together!!  It's also been awhile for a Linoski shindig b/c Mr. Head of the House Cincoski was sent to work out of state for 2 months!  We were glad to be back together!!!

Bubble necklaces were a big and festive hit!

This kid cracks me up!

Little miss showed up in full fourth of July gear, plus a most adorable green, purple and turquoise necklace! Too cute!

Well just call this...glancing into the future!

Before our company said goodbye, we lit up a few sparklers...which all the kiddos did awesome with!!

After our Linoski festivities came to a close, we stuck around and enjoyed our spanking new driveway!!  We made use of our rainbow chalk wand to make a race track...enjoyed some bike and cozy coop riding...

Daddy got out the riding lawn mower and took the boys on a ride around the yard!

And then we busted out some popsicles...and close shop on a fabulous 4th of July.

Next up was July 5th and all things Grandma and Grandpa!!  We enjoyed bbqing, more sparklers and hands down the best fireworks we've seen in years!! We met up with more family and absolutely enjoyed ourselves!  A new 4th of July tradition we will be doing every year as long as Glazebrook keeps putting them on! So much fun was had! 

After some family relaxing...we capped off the weekend with a birthday party for Mr. Ryder who happened to turn a whole year old this July!   A separate post is coming on that shindig!!

We are a blessed crew and have so much to be thankful for!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Mr. Cooper!!!

Somehow, through the passage of time...and right before my eyes...this kiddo...has gone from this:

And this:

To this:

And he has lit up our life ever since!

A few stats on little mister:

He is a talking machine.  He can say anything he wants.  And he does.  Sometimes I think just because he can.  Some of my favorites are Momma, I need pick you up.  Momma, I hungry.  Need noodles.  Momma, I have my binky back?  Peez.  He also says Ahhmazing and Delicious.

Wears 24 month/2T size clothes

He's in size 5 diapers.

His last checkup he weighed 30 pounds. He goes back on the 8th for his 2 year checkup so I'll be interested to see what he weighs then!  The kid is a solid brick!!

His favorite food is mac n cheese. He also loves strawberries, waffles, applesauce, chicken nuggets and french fries!

He loves all things Lightning McQueen, Toy Story and anything train related.

He is full of energy and runs on all cylinders every day all day.  But sleeps 11 to 12 hours a night and still takes a 2 to 3 hour nap in the middle of the afternoon.

Cooper Ayden,

I could never get enough of your infectious giggle, your incessant curiosity, your loving hugs and sweet kisses and just adorable, loving, little you.  It amazes me every day the conversations we are already having!  As a parent, you know one day your children will talk with you...but I feel like my life is so much richer because of these daily conversations with both you and your brother!!  What did I ever do before them??

As you've grown and we've learned to be a family of four...and your Dad and I have contemplated being a family of five in a few short months, I have a growing excitement about what lies ahead buddy.  So very much fun!!

Thank you for all your amazingness.  For all your little life brings to our family.

Happy 2nd Birthday Mr. Cooper.

Love Always,
Momma