Family Fun

Independence Day

July 8, 2014

The 4th of July is quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays — partly because of how much my littles love it! I made the mistake of telling Gage (2 weeks before) that it was coming up. Every day leading up, it was lots of questions about fireworks (if they’d be as loud as last year and how we could make sure Daddy wouldn’t get the screechers). Oh and lots of explaining how a parade works — I dare you to try describing what to expect to a 4 year old who has never been to one. More exercise for your noggin’ than a crossword, or scrabble, if you’re into that. The day was spent with my family (can you get over how adorable my little niece is?) She and Gage are quickly becoming little besties. The afternoon was filled with beach ball volleyball, 28 holes of golf for the guys, naps, barbecuing, and endless rounds of throwing ‘pop-it’s’. The forecast called for rain; but fortunately Mother Nature decided to be good to us — finishing the night with classic ice-cream sandwiches, fireworks, and my favorite … sparklers! It was a very happy birthday for the US of A!

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  • Hanna J July 8, 2014 at 4:05 am

    Your such a cute mama with a pretty amazing family! Hope you had a great holiday!! Could you give us outfit details?!

    XO Hanna

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:13 am

      Jeans are juicy (this past spring), shirt is urban outfitters, and heels are dolce vita from nordstrom 🙂

  • lilly July 8, 2014 at 4:54 am

    Aww..looks like u had a fun 4th!! Can you plzz post all outfit details! Thanks

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:13 am

      Hi Lilly! Please see above 🙂

  • Angela July 8, 2014 at 5:10 am

    So cute!!! I’m sure you get asked this all the time, but what lens do you use for your pictures? Thanks!!!

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:14 am

      Thanks, sweet girl! These were taken with a canon 50mm 1.4 🙂

    • Angela July 11, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you for responding! Love your pictures 🙂

  • Ash July 8, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    It looks like you had amazing July 4th!!

    Xo Ash
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  • Jaclyn July 8, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    What a fun day!! Love the pictures!! Your fam is so adorable!! Must love having you living close now!!

  • Maureen July 8, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    So cute, Missy! Love the kids’ outfits!

  • arielle July 8, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    those munchkins sure are adorable. as is that top you’re wearing!

    love, arielle
    a simple elegance

  • Kelly at Turned up to Eleven! July 8, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    This looks like an amazing 4th! So happy you could be so close to family and enjoy the entire weekend! ox

  • Sarah Merwin July 9, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Ahem…outfit deets pretty please!

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:15 am

      haha! shirt is from urban outfitters (last summer), jeans are juicy couture, and shoes are dolce vita from nordstrom

  • Brandi Hughes July 9, 2014 at 1:59 am

    Love these pics! I just learned to write with sparklers with my camera. I was pretty excited with how they turned out.

    Love your flag shirt in these pics!

  • Caroline July 9, 2014 at 3:44 am

    I was wondering where you had wound up on Colorado and began to suspect you’d made it to FC in your post about your date with Gage. Where did you get that ice cream, it looked delish! I hope you guys love the town as much as I have come to in the year that I have been here!

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:15 am

      I grew up in FC; but we still haven’t settled on a home for our little family yet. Ice-cream joint is called Walrus!

  • Laura July 9, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    What a beautiful family! 🙂

    Would love some tips on how you evenly apply white/opaque nail polish without it getting streaky! Also, what color are you wearing in this post?!

    Thanks!

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:16 am

      Good question! I think it’s all in the type of polish you buy. This is Essie ‘Blanc’ and it’s a thick creamy opaque white! Two coats is all it takes!

  • Brigette July 9, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    These pictures are amazing! How beautiful! What a happy little family you have. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

  • Michelle July 9, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Hi, can you tell me where you got those adorable toddler leggings? Thank you!

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:16 am

      B’s little harem sweats are from Zara 🙂

  • Laura A July 10, 2014 at 2:46 am

    So cute! Where do you buy the boys their clothes? I always love how they look.

    • missy July 11, 2014 at 5:17 am

      Thank you so much, Laura! I tend to shop at Target, Gap, Zara, and CottonOn for the boys 🙂

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