Happy 4th of July!!

We want to take a moment to recognize all of the men, women, and families who have sacrificed so much to protect the freedom that we celebrate today. THANK YOU.

The Fitton's had their annual 4th of July BBQ, and it was a blast (as usual)! Many of the regulars couldn't make it this year, but no worries! We enjoyed a more low-key party. Besides, it's hard not to have a good time with these folks ....

Danielle and baby Seth

Colleen and Mindy

Addison - being so coy

Jake, Todd, Kevin, and Roger being goofy....

Zach & Michelle

Jaimie and me

Playin' the Wii... Go Michelle!!

Jake and Isaac playing together; Jake's a fun playmate.

Corrie and Leslie

Jake thought Isaac's float looked like fun and we didn't have the heart to tell him that he was too old for it... poor guy found out on his own. Sorry, you're just a little too big, Jake!

The perfect day for a dip in the pool (the secret to surviving Arizona summers).

Todd says, "Whaazzzzzzuuuuuuup?"

Isaac wasn't feeling up to going in the big pool, so he and Trenton had a fun time chillin' in the kiddie pool together. They are only three weeks apart, so Marian and I are both marvelling over the fact that our boys are both so close to turning one - so soon!!

My little surfer dude, playin' it cool.

There's a smile! You're so adorable, Seth!

Addie spied the camera and shot over a pretty smile for us.

The end of the day, right on cue our evening monsoon looms in the distance. I wish I could have fit the whole wall into the frame. This is one of my favorite views during monsoon season. A perfectly clear sky, hedged by an enormous thunderhead wall slowly making its way toward us. The wind will pick up as it nears, and then all of a sudden the thunder and lightning will unleash the downpour. It's so beautiful and amazing to watch!

A long day of fun... this was Isaac's THIRD nap of the day, which pretty much reflects how we all felt by the end of the day.

Thanks again, Mindy and Todd! It was another fun party!