Our 4th of July

We had a fabulous 4th of July! We started it off with the local parade!

The firetrucks were a little too loud for Jackson.

Matthew was just taking it all in - trying to stay cool!

Then we went back to the Byer's and the kids enjoyed the girls new pool!

That evening we spent with friends who have adopted us into their family for a cookout and fireworks!
The kids had a blast on the Slip n Slide!



I do love this picture - Matthew is looking very concerned for his brother!

This one- oh he didn't want his picture taken! But look at those baby blue eyes of his! Such a sweetie!

Jason was assisting the little kids in child friendly poppers! They had a great time!

We were not let down this year - the sky was lite and it was beautiful!

Here are a couple comparison pictures! What a difference a year makes!
Matthew and Emmy 2011

Matthew and Emmy 2010

The whole crew plus Jason and minus Kreslee who was sleeping in her carrier
2011

2010

Happy 4th of July from the Akins Family!
We hope yours was full of fun, food and fireworks like ours was!