July 4th

The five of us went to Airlie Gardens on the 4th to walk, picnic, and check out the butterfly garden.

red, white, & blue sisters

All three of the girls loved the butterfly garden.  You can see them mesmerized above.  Hadley just sat in her stroller giggling every once in a while when one would flutter near her.  

Charlotte picnic-ing.

That evening we went with our good friends to Currie, NC where they have some land.  I didn't think to pull the camera out until the sun was going down so I didn't get too many good shots.  Low light, slow shutter speed, and kids don't mix.  

A very rare occasion, all the children with us were girls that night.  Here are all the little ladies in a circle checking out the fireworks Anthony bought.  Mike is supervising.

Hadley & Parks (or Haddie & Daddy as they are called around here)

Ms. June

Lily Kate holding the finale fireworks. 

Hadley and Me :)

We really had a great time, we picked blueberries, ate a fine potluck, watched the kids play in the sprinkler, and watched Anthony's firework show.  He may not have a 2nd career in firework showing just yet but we were appreciative that he brought some!