Happy 4th of July!

Lyla and I went back to IL to visit family a couple weeks ago. I thought about it and I haven't been back since Christmas! Needless to say we tried to see as many people as we could.

Great Grandma Knox with Lyla and Alicia

Grandpa and Grandma Knox with Lyla


We had a relaxing Father's Day by staying home and spending time with family. My parents came up for the weekend so I could finally give my mom and Peggy their Mother's Day presents= pedicures! We had to get pampered for the day but I think it was well worth it! On Sunday, we got ice cream and a slush for Dad and went to the lake for Ella and Lyla to go swimming.

Lyla loving Ella once again!

Lyla continues to be a big helper around the house. She loves to be where you are and help with anything you are doing. She just loves mowing the grass with dad too! If dad starts the mower or 4 wheeler, you know she is ready to go for a ride! Good luck getting her off too!

Lounging on Dad's John Deere. Am I old enough to mow by myself?

We just went to the Milwaukee Zoo yesterday with a few of my college friends. We had a whole clan of kids! My friend Stacey who lives in Florida has 4 (3 triplets and her son Mason) and my friend Mandy has her son Jonathan (which Lyla has had play dates with). The kids did great and we had a great time seeing all the animals.

Mason giving Lyla a big hug

First time on a carousel with Daddy

The big clan at the zoo! 6 adults and 6 kids! I'm holding Allison Marie which is Matt's and my goddaughter. We will be going to the triplets baptism next weekend.

Big smile for the camera

Petting the goats. Mom, why aren't they as soft as Ella?

Big smile with momma

Today is the 4th of July and Matt and I plan on going to the Zac Brown Band and Dave Matthews Band tonight. Hopefully the rain holds off! Lyla and Ella are having a slumber party and Grandma and Grandpa Brown's tonight!

Have a great long weekend!