Happy Independence Day!

What a busy weekend it's been.  I'm glad tomorrow is back to "normal" but so thankful for the wonderful time we have had over the last few days.

Friday the boys and I went to visit the Lang family near Flint.  It was about a two hour drive and I admit I was a little nervous about making that trek.  Doug was on the last day of his trip and so we planned that he would fly into the Flint airport and I would pick him up there which then meant I was driving with the boys by myself.  It is so hard to drive when you can't see your child and know whether they are awake or asleep.  I get anxious that the car seat straps will cut their necks or hurt them in some way.  I can't reach around to touch and reassure them if they start crying.  I hate it that the seats have to be rear facing.  But, you do what you have to and we made it all in one piece to our destination.

Grandma Heidi couldn't wait to get her hands on the boys when I drove up to the house.  She even stayed up that night to watch the boys and I went to bed early and slept great.  She can be the night shift anytime. :)

Saturday we took the boys over to their Great Grandparents and much of the aunts, uncles and cousins came to see the new addition to the family before heading back home.  It was a wonderful time seeing everyone.  They will be having a party in August and so the boys will be making another trip out there to see their family.

Sunday we took the boys to a pool party to visit with a bunch of our friends.  I feel like it had been ages since I had seen all of them.  It was really a great afternoon.  And just in case you are wondering, no, I did not put the boys in the pool.  We stayed in the shade for a little while and then spent most of the day in the house keeping cool.

And this afternoon we went to a park in the afternoon to meet some old friends that we haven't seen in several years.  It was great to reconnect with them and meet their beautiful daughters.  They were sweet girls and the oldest just adored the boys.  She couldn't get enough of holding them.  And a side note here, the boys are two months old today!  Gosh, they grow so fast.

So, after such a busy weekend we are ready for some rest time.  We have to get rested because this coming weekend will be filled with more excitement since Grandma Deborah is coming out to see the boys.  She will be blown away by how much they are growing.

Our boys have been so celebrated by family and friends.  It makes everything feel right when I see the happiness on everyones faces when they see the boys.  I love all of you for your love and encouragement you have shown to us.