go fourth!

To celebrate Independence Day, we loaded up the car with lots of fun summer gear, picked up Jonathan and Chelsea and headed off to the Little family's homestead for some fun in the sun.

With the temps rising and not a cloud in sight, we started off with some lounging and laughing in the pool. Madeline loved floating around in the little inflatable boat that Shirley brought out for her. Zack decided that Madeline's float was also appropriate for adult use.
After we had sufficiently prune-i-fied our skin, we took a break for some chow and relaxing on the deck. Mike grills a mean burger! And then after stuffing ourselves to the gills, we resumed our activities.

Jonathan assisted Madeline on the trampoline.

Frisbees and footballs were thrown, the wiffle ball got a few good hits and a couple rounds of Kubb were played... despite Madeline's best efforts at removing the sticks.

Madeline and I also explored the flora and the fauna around the farm.

We headed home sufficiently tired and fell asleep before the fireworks even started. Maybe next year we'll get to see them! Thanks again to Mike, Shirley, Melanie, Elliott, Grandma, Zack, Jennifer and Amity for a fun filled day!