This weekend was so much fun! The actual weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) was leisurely with Dan going to see Transformers and the girls and I decorating the wagon for the 4th of July. The girls also entertained us by doing a fashion show of hats. Hannah wearing Grandpa's hat (this was Dan's dad).

Gryffyn wearing Papa's hat (this was my dad's dad.)

We also made a 4th of July inspired dessert. It was strawberries with melted white chocolate and blue sugar....Yummy!

Monday morning Daniel ran in a Triathlon at Trade Winds Park in Coral Springs, FL. It is a little south of where we live, so Daniel went early in the morning to get everything ready for what he needed and the girls and I followed to be his cheering section during the bike and running portions. We never make it in time for the swimming. Since his swimming is usually under 6 minutes, I think that by the time we figured out where he was he would be done with that portion. He did a great job and shaved some time off of his previous triathlon. He also got to break in some new shoes with this race.

The girls loved hanging out and cheering "Go Daddy Go", after he had already pasted us and enjoyed the snacks I packed for our mini morning adventure.
Our friends Bink and Kristin also raced and they did an awesome job! I love how Bink supports Auburn even during Triathlons!


This afternoon (after long naps for everyone), we went to our Neighborhood Block Party. This tradition has been going on for over 30 years and it was a blast to be a part of it this year. Our Neighborhood does not have an HOA (Homeowners Association), we have a HOSA (Homeowners Social Association). This means that each family pays $15 a year to fund our social functions like 4th of July and Christmas Party. The hamburgers and hotdogs were provided and each family brought a side dish or appetizer. We took Pizza Dip, which was a huge success.

They also had lots of entertaining activities like hula hoop contest, bubbles, slip and slide, doughnut eating contest, line dancing, greased watermelon relay, and water balloon toss. Uncle Sam blessed us with his presence while balancing on stilts during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.


This is Brooke, the girls new babysitter. She lives on the next block and couldn't wait for the girls to finish eating so she could dance with them and show them how to hula hoop.