Paper dolls

I've had fun today putting together paper dolls for my mother-on-law's birthday. Thanks to my friend's Cricut machine, they were easy and fun to make. I love a project that makes me smile while I work. This picture from when she was four sure makes me smile. And I love that she is holding a doll in the real picture. She has always loved dolls and that is what makes this paper doll party favor so special.

4th of July evening

Firework shows are always tricky to plan for.  You have to arrive early enough to stake out a spot, but if you arrive too early the kids get bored.  So this year, I thought we would have some fun with glow sticks.  

Here is my USA Cutie.  She picked out her own patriotic outfit for the big day.  The kids had a great time running around this great big field for a while. 

But when boredom hit and it was starting to get dark, I pulled out the glow sticks.  Boy, were they are hit!  We had a great time posing for pictures and creating new costumes.  

Finally, the show started.  I didn't get any pictures, but it was a great show.  And, as a bonus, we even were able to see two other area shows from where we sat.

Happy 4th of July!

We began today with a Red, White & Blue breakfast...cherries, milk and blueberries.  We also had some delicious Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins with cream cheese.  Yum!

We are hoping to end the day at the pool and then off to a local fireworks show.  It should be a great day of celebrating our country.