Cute pics from today at SS Noah

Hud on Diving Board

Lawson on Diving Board

Whose that girl?! You can see what I spent my afternoon doing!

Summer Fun at the Water Park

Took the kiddos to the water park today! It's not summer without a trip to the waterpark. I remember how much I LOVED going to the water park when I was little. Still do actually! Count me out on an amusement park during summer...too hot!! But, I will ride water slides all day.

Next year, we will probably go to a bigger park...but we went to this one again this year. It just has a couple of simple water slides and diving boards. Its simple, and practical. It's been perfect for the kids the last few years. This was Hudson's first time jumping off the diving board. They don't alow you to use any type of flotation device when jumping off. You have to be able to swim to the side by yourself. Last year, we weren't sure he would be able to manage that. But, this summer...he has totally caught on to swimming and we knew he would be fine. I thought he might be a little bit hesitant and require some coaxing before jumping off...it looks high when you get up there! But, he just jumped right off...like it was nothing new!

They jumped over and over!

They also conquered the "dark" water slide! Lawson loved it! Hudson did it...once...and only once! He wasn't a fan of that slide.

It was definitely a day of fun in the sun!

The Fourth

Oh....we love the fourth. We love the USA, our freedom, and those who have fought for it. Seriously, so grateful.

We started our day bright and early at the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. This is the 3rd year we have gone. It's a bit of a sacrifice to get there by 9am on a Sat...and it was hot...but it was worth it! Now it 's not the Macy's Thanksgiving parade...but it is perfectly quaint. And it reminds me why we have this holiday.

The kids standing as the flags pass by.

A local photographer asked if they could photo the kids. La and Hud may have appeared in a local publication. They were pretty cute...all red, white and blue...and totally "into" the parade!

You gotta love the statue of liberty riding a horse!

And it's just bonus if one of the "Wheelie-ing Elvi" gives you a high five!

And if you get your picture made with a clown....then it might just be the best 4th ever! I mean just look at Rob's face!

The drum line in all the marching bands is pretty much my favorite part!

Then we took in some fireworks at Southlake Town Square.

Gotta love Hudson's face in this one! He was impressed with the fireworks show. Lawson was still a bit unsure. She was so worried they were gonna be loud.

Love Hud's face on this photo!

Happy 4th everybody!