Our 4th of July weekend

We just got back from Drew's parents' house where we have been since Thursday celebrating the 4th of July. We had beautiful weather and we all had a great time. Drew and Alex had lots of dad/son time (which was needed as he's a bit too attached to mom currently) and Alex was able to help Grandpa Vohs outside a lot (which he loves - he puts on his boots and uses his little wheelbarrow). Lauren and Alex did some swimming, both in a little pool and in the lake that Drew's parents live on - they LOVED the beach - this was their first time and they were so excited. No surprise that Lauren loved the lake (she's pretty fearless), but Alex surprised us all and went pretty far out with dad - he was having so much fun - it was great to watch. Mom and Dad were able to soak up some sun on the boat while the kids napped and Nana and Grandpa listened to baby monitors - so we were really able to relax. And of course Alex went on some boat rides and caught some more fish while Lauren spent a great deal of time running (yes - she's practically running now) all over Nana and Grandpa's yard. It was a wonderful weekend, now we have a few days at home and then we head to Galena, IL with my family and the Vander Waal clan for our family vacation - I'll be sure to put pics up after that as well. The kids are very excited to hang out with Gaga and Papa O'Brien as well as their Uncle Mike and Aunt Kristin!! Here's some pictures of our weekend - I'll have to post it in 2 different posts....