Independence

loved seeing all the guys working on the grill

my camera was almost dead at this point

friendly competition

relaxed conversations

lots of kiddos playing

fellowship

trying to teach the kids bocci ball

Fireworks at Miss Megans

Homemade ice cream to finish the night off- YUM!

We had a wonderful HOT 4th of July- BBQing with friends and watching fireworks!

I was burnt from swimming that morning- it was near 100!

Special shout out to the Mondragons for a wonderful party!

We also got VIP treatment for fireworks at Megan's house too:)

SO thankful for the men and woman who have sacrificed and are sacrificing 

so I can enjoy SO many blessings as an American! 

Also SOOO very thankful for the freedom from the bondage of sin 

that God has given me through the sacrifice of His son, Christ!  

I am blessed, indeed!

Birthday Celebrations: Part 2

We had a party with Friends from church on Saturday morning! 

I went with a red, white and blue theme and 

couldn't be more excited with how it turned out!

favors for kiddos

 He really gets embarrassed when their is a lot of attention directed towards him but he was polite and said thank you for very gift he received! He really was SO happy and talked all afternoon about his big day and all the fun presents he received! Although later that night he got a fever because of a new tooth coming in- poor little guy!

Birthday Celebrations: Part 1

 Elijah turned 3!

 We celebrated with our traditional birthday breakfast complete with candles, 

chocolate chip pancakes, balloons, Elmo game, and presents from mom and dad.

Zabrina and Tytan joined in the fun!

 For his birthday dinner, Grandma threw a party for the birthday boy! 

All the family joined Elijah in celebrating...

yummy food from Boston Market

A Buzz Light Year Pinata was a BIG hit- no pun intended!

THE GOMEZ FAMILY

this cake was the WORST cake I have ever made- it was falling apart and ugly!

Elijah liked it though:) and it tasted pretty yummy

Cannot believe my little guy is already 3!!!