July

At the beginning of the month we were still adjusting becoming a family of 5. Our first big outing together was going to the 4th of July parade.  The older kids had a great time.  Blaiden ran all over trying to collect as much candy as he could and Adilene was content sitting in her chair eating a sucker watching the parade go by.  Kallie slept the entire time and was a perfect little baby.  My aunt had sent 4th of July clothes for all 3 kids and I was so grateful because they all looked so cute and if it was left up to me they wouldn't have matched for the holiday. 

Fred's brother and his wife came to visit and meet Kallie in the middle of the month.  It was so nice to have them here.  I was very lucky and had tons of help for about the first 6 weeks after Kallie was born.  I was not expecting this because we don't have family that lives close by but I was very thankful for the help.  While they were here they and brought some crafts and games for the older kids and then they had a water fight.  They spent time fighting Blaiden, reading to Adilene, holding Kallie, and building forts!  The kids loved having more people to play with and plenty of things to do.  Blaiden especially enjoyed when we all went out for ice cream. 

Anytime we could, we were outside and playing in the water.  We have a slip-n-slide we got last year and the kids loved playing on it.  One day that was particularly fun I had gotten Blaiden and Adilene all ready to go out and play in the water and by the time we got everything set up it started to rain.  I hid at the door holding Kallie and just let the kids play in the water while it was raining.  Blaiden said it was the best day ever and the rain made the slip-n-slide even more slippery.  Adilene had a blast too!  It was a great afternoon and anytime it rained we tried to hurry outside to play again.

To end the month Adilene helped out with Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen.  It was so fun to help out and encourage people to donate to our local children's hospital.  I also had a birthday and Fred was sure to spoil me.  With the help of my mom, her and Fred worked together to make it a very wonderful birthday.