Arrggg Matee!

This was a wet and wild week in the great state of TX. Some areas around us received upwards of 20" of rain in one or two days. There is more rain on the way for the 4th of July too. So far all of our firework plans have been cancelled. The Man is looking for somewhere outside city limits where he can play with pyrotechnics and blow stuff up. I am secretly hoping he doesn't find anywhere to do it so we don't have to spend the money on dang fireworks.

Our HOA put on a parade for the 4th around our neighborhood. We decided to participate about 24 hours prior to the event. Thankfully we live in a very talented neighborhood so we were able to pull something together without a glitch. The kids all had a great time. We created a mini pirate ship and filled it to the brim with a bunch of rascally pirates. The new truck pulled the float and even Willie the dog got to participate. It was a great weekend. The kids were sweating to death. The sun hadn't made an appearance all week, but for the parade it was shining brightly. I was in the truck keeping the baby happy so I don't have too many complaints. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to pirate up the baby. Thanks to the help of Tarin and the neighbors. Needless to say, the kids were plum tuckered out after the hour long event. That was about the extent of the excitement in our world.

The girls passed their swimming lessons with flying colors. They love the water and love to swim. They are getting so big. Tarin has mastered the elementary backstroke. Ella is learning how to float and kick on her belly. She is trying her hardest to keep up with her big sister.