We haven't been able to make it down to visit Steve's folks during the summer in a while, so we thought the 4th of July weekend would be a great time to make that happen again! It was a full visit with a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, a trip to the movies, and a day full of fun Independence Day activities. Maelee was thrilled to make friends with even more neighbors during this trip and the girls enjoyed spending time with their Mee-Maw & Grandpa.
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences was pretty awesome and the girls loved it! From fossils to live exhibits, a play room and a live animal show... Then there was the gift shop. We actually found a stuffed moon for Lilee! Couldn't pass it up... And Maelee was pretty excited to find a baby sloth to go with her big one :)
The excitement for the next day was a trip to the movies! Lilee's first experience with the silver screen. We saw Finding Dory (so sweet!) and Lilee wasn't too sure what to think of everything, especially after her seat swallowed her up sine she wasn't heavy enough to weigh it down! Bless her heart. She went between all three of our laps during the movie. :)
Just a little reading before the movies :)
Excited at first!
Then not so sure...
But overall, she loved it and has a little stuffed Dory in her crib now!
Our 4th of July started with a parade in downtown Wake Forest and we loved watching the adorable kiddos riding by in their wagons and on their bikes and scooters. It was a little drizzly and the chilliest Independence Day I can remember but it was nice to not be scorching and the girls didn't seem to mind at all!
God bless the USA!
After the parade, there were several bounce houses set up in a field with crafts indoors that included decorate-your-own cupcakes and door hangars, and patriotic tattoos.
I absolutely love this little smile on her which really says,
"I'm proud of myself for doing that but don't want anyone to know it." :)
So proud of her craft!
Happy girls!
Maelee got in some good play again with the neighbors later in the afternoon and Lilee loved trying out the scooter all by herself! After a delicious dinner, it was time for our own little fireworks! Our mini version, at least. The sparkler/popper/bright lights kind that are legal and easy but the kids love! (Most of them, at least, poor Lilee got pretty terrified when it looked like a huge tower of fire...)
It was a happy 4th and a fun trip. And somehow we are at the end of July already...
Slideshow of our time in NC:
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