Happy 4th!

It's the fourth of July!  This year we had a firework-free celebration due to being in a major drought.  The county banned all firework sales and most local shows cancelled their professional displays as well.  We were disappointed, as we had looked forward to going together to see a professional firework show, but we were also relieved to not have to worry about amateur fireworks being shot off near our home.

Chris cooked for the family today.  We ate ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, and corn on the cob.  Afterwards, we had some delicious watermelon and key lime pie.  Chris has really become an excellent cook.  He knows how to make those ribs, where the meat slides right off of the bone! 

We went for a walk after supper, where my feet swelled up some from the heat.  Then, we decided to turn on the Wii, which we have not done in quite a while.  We played bowling first with Nathan.  He became bored after half of the round and quit.  So, I finished his game for him.  Then we played boxing.  Nathan was very interested in trying that out.  He almost beat me too.  I am not a very good boxer at all!

We are still awaiting the arrival of our second child.  I think that Nathan knows the time is near, as he seems very clingy lately.  I did tell him today that the baby is ready and coming soon.  Nathan told me that he was not happy about that news.  So we talked about how when the baby gets older, he will be a good friend who will play with Nathan, swing with Nathan, swim with Nathan, etc.  He seemed please about that news because he really, really wants a friend to play with.