Long weekend and our growing girl.

We had a lovely 4th of July weekend. Ammon had the whole 4 days off and we had the perfect combination of relaxing and exciting. On the 4th we went to the parade and to the chalk art festival. Raelan was a fan of the music,the people, and being outside. We went home for naps and then went swimming at the pond/lake/whatever it is right by our house. Raelan absolutely loves being in the water. I wish I had taken the camera because she looked unbelievably adorable chilling in her floaty in the water with her little swimsuit and sun hat.  After we put Raelan to bed we watched Captain America (in honor of the holiday...dur). We snuck outside to peek at fireworks and could see a few from the show at Ann Morrison. We expected the fireworks to keep Raelan up all night, but thankfully her white noise machine kept her sleeping normally. Friday was relaxed and happy. On Saturday we went on a real live date to celebrate Ammon's birthday. We went to dinner at Tucanos and got to see Iron Man 3! It was the first time we've been to a movie since before Raelan was born. So it might not sound that exciting but it was amaaaazing. We spent Sunday (Ammon's birthday) relaxing together and hanging out with his family. Joy. 

This week hasn't been any less exciting for Raelan. She cut a tooth, slept an entire uninterrupted night for the first time in months (hallelujah), discovered bubbles, and climbed stairs! We're constantly amazed at how smart she is and at how fast she's learning.  I'm also amazed that my heart can contain so much love. Every day I think it's going to burst but instead it grows. Okay, I'm a sap. Little girls do that do you. 

Aaaaand here are pictures from the last couple weeks.

 Trying her hand at the Wii.

 I know it's gross...and sad...but it was so hilarious.

 Pretty pretty pretty.

 Sometimes I dream of having short hair. 

 She was giving herself kisses. Adorable.

Raelan is small and sometimes gets picked on by her bigger friends. ;)

 Pigtails! I was so excited.

 The shark didn't phase her. She's a beast.

 4th of July cutie.

 Loving the parade.

What a cute daddy.