4th of July

We had a great 4th of July!  It was low-key day which was awesome since the 4th was in the middle of the week.  We went swimming......with the rest of Maple Grove!  It was so hot that I think everyone was at the pool.  It actually wasn't that bad as both the indoor & outdoor pools are so big.

We swam outside for awhile.  With it being so hot we didn't want to keep Madelyn out in the sun long but she enjoyed it while we were outside.  She loves swimming and we couldn't be happier!  She walks  in the water by herself and when she sits on the edge of the pool she will slide into the water.  Every time we go she does new things.

Then Ryan's best friend's family stopped over for a BBQ.  It was so fun because they live out of town and happened to be in Maple Grove visiting family so it was such a treat to see them.  They have 2 boys - ages 9 & 3.  Madelyn had a blast with them!  They were so good to her.

We played outside after dinner since it wasn't as hot and before we knew it, it was 8:15 and Madelyn was still going strong.  She usually goes to bed around 7:30-7:45 but that night she didn't go to bed until closer to 9.  She was a trooper and I know she didn't want the fun night to end.  The best part was in the morning she slept until close to 8:00!!

Drawing with chalk

Riding in the cozy coupe

Matthew with a sparkler

Benjamin with his sparkler