Happy 4th of July!

We went over to Nana and Poppa's for the 4th of July and started with a rousing game of run through the sprinkler--a game that Zoey will eventually get used to. I am guessing that she doesn't run through sprinklers that often because she wouldn't go near the one in the backyard--and I have to admit the Waterpillar--which was a birthday gift (Thanks Rob and Nicole!)--was quite an interesting creature to watch. Everyone took turns going through the water.

Zoey's language has just exploded over the past few weeks. She is constantly talking--to everyone. Even Tammy and Eric--it usually takes her awhile to warm up to them, if she ever does at all--but yesterday she pulled out all her tricks.

Her new favorite game is playing catch with Eric. He would do funny things with the ball and make the ball disappear--it made her laugh pretty hard.


We decided to take Zoey to the park last night to watch the fireworks--debating whether or not she could stay awake--but she was so excited and had a great time. I am glad that we went. It was fun to watch her take in all the activity.


She kept saying, "More fireworks!" and "I'm tired." She really didn't know what to do--but she would never fall asleep with all the activity going on around her. It was a pretty easy bedtime last night--I must say!