4th of July Weekend

We packed a lot into the weekend. The weather was abnormally cool so we did not go boating or spend much time doing typical summer activities. We kicked the weekend off by taking Will's pacifiers away from him cold turkey (more on that later).

A cool Saturday night was perfect for camping out at home. Will started with a cough and cold and had about a 100 degree temperature. Typical for a holiday weekend.

Scott and the girls slept in the tent. Will was awake literally all night with a cough and missing his pacifier. I wish I would have chosen to sleep in the tent!

Could not wait for dark to do fireworks.

On July 3rd we went ice skating. This was Charlie's first time. She stuck pretty close to the wall but wanted to do it by herself. 

Grandma Joan and Papa Jake were in town for a few hours and watched fireworks with us.

It has been several years since we've watched fireworks. We decided to venture out this year with all three kids. It worked out perfectly and the cool weather was great!

Will spent most of the fireworks covering his ears and saying "Bireworks. Loud." But he didn't cry. 

We love the Coralville 4th of July parade and are grateful to our friends who get up early and set up a tent for prime real estate. 

It wasn't great pool weather but we hit the pool after the parade. It's become a fun tradition to meet up with a bunch of friends on the 4th.