Happy Birthday America!
We had alot of fun celebraitng Fourth of July with Rose. We sang many patriotic songs as she played her instruments and waved her flags. Rose also helped cut out and decorate star cookies. She thinks every cake or cookie needs a candle so she can blow it, so of course we lit (and relit) a candle and sang "Happy Birthday to America" (about 6 times)! That evening we went over to Rose's little boyfriend, Avery's house for a cookout and to watch fireworks. Some small fireworks are legal in FL, however most of the ones that we saw set off in the neighborhood were NOT legal but were very beautiful. Rose loved the fireworks but was not fond of the pop, pop, pop, so she put her fingers in her ears.

Thought I would share some pics. of the new little girl (yes we have a name for her... but it will be a surprise) as Rose seems to dominate the blog. We don't have a scanner so I actually just took pics. of the ultrasound pics so they are a little blury. These are from about two weeks ago. We also go confirmation that she is still a girl. Two of the pics are her profile and one of her little foot. That little foot must be pushing on my belly button as it is already popping out;) Too bad it isn't like a turkey timer telling me she is done already! Rose likes to talk about her sister and wants to share food, toys and blankets with the baby it is very cute. She is going to be a great big sister.

Cousins at the beach! Rachel's brothers children Brooklyn (7yo) and Ben (5yo).Rachel's mom got them all white outfits for a beach photoshoot. All was going well until a huge wave came and knocked down my sister in law who was holding a camera as my mom and I tried to help her up and save the camera Rose fell down in the freezing cold water and her cousins who had been holding her hands took off running without her.

Picking (and eating) strawberries... Rose did pretty well picking the ripe strawberries, she liked picking the "white" strawberries so she could throw them.

We took Rose to the Mystic aquarium in Conneticut. She loved the sea lions, penguins and sharks, but she was scared to death of the tiny tree frogs. Rose and mommy got to touch a sting ray (very slimy) a crab, and a starfish. Daddy was not so interested in touching the sea creatures.

Last week we enjoyed a relaxing vacation in New England. Rose had fun playing with her Mim, Papa and cousins.
The weather was cool which was a great relief for us from muggy hot Florida.