Here's a blast from the past picture of when we first had the Doramobile for Natalie. She loved it, being 2 years old when she received it. This week, we got it cleaned up and out again for Nicole since this has sat dormant for a long time. And, lo and behold...
Natalie actually had interest! Here she is "sharing" time in the Doramobile with Nicole.
Well, Nicole did have a few minutes in there by herself after we had Natalie get back out! A lesson on sharing for Natalie--it is tough being a big sister and sharing toys that were really given to you!
We did something special this 4th since Woody was only working during the day. I had a craving for fireworks. We had never been to a historic location (mainly because of the drive) for fireworks before. But, we loaded up and decided to try the fireworks. I was a little worried about Nicole not liking them at all. Natalie had a little exposure to fireworks at a friend's house when she was 2 years old. She didn't like them at all and we had to return into the house where she still cried. But, she seemed really excited about going to see fireworks this time. We toured the museum, listened to patriotic songs, and enjoyed being outside with wonderful weather.
Touring the museum and seeing the exhibits. This exhibit allowed the kids to make their own battles with little men and cannons!
Waiting for the fireworks...Natalie got a special rock sugar candy treat on a stick. She didn't eat it all, though! I guess because it wasn't sucker-shaped. It tasted pretty good to me from the bite I had! Natalie wasn't dressed in patriotic colors and insisted on this combo even though it didn't match.
We dressed Nicole in her pyjamas for easy putting into bed.
Waiting for the fireworks meant Woody kept up with the kids. He walked Nicole around while Natalie ran around. I actually had a conversation with a couple during this time who was from the area and had been to the fireworks ceremony many times.
It's getting darker and closer...Natalie is now finding a piggy back buddy while Nicole crawls around.
Here are the fireworks! They were really good and did not disappoint. Natalie was frightened at first and actually ran back to the lady's lap that I had just been talking with. They were complete strangers except for one conversation! Thank goodness they were kind. I guess they were kind of grandparent-like to her. They eventually talked her into liking the fireworks.
Nicole loved the fireworks and waved to them! She enjoyed them until we strapped her into the stroller to get a quick break out before the crowd.
It was neat seeing the moon and the fireworks together.
We left early and avoided most of the traffic out. We still were home after 10 pm, which was late for both girls! But, not too much off schedule as both woke up before 7 am and started the next day just like they had gone to sleep on time.
My little clown! She is excited about being a clown for Fall Festival this year. She has wanted to wear this since we got it this weekend all the time.
After all that excitement, we had to get Woody to work the next day. And, I took the kids on the 4th to a river area that is right next to our house but we haven't been there before. It was a short hike (but it seemed longer with a stroller, next time use the backpack for kids) to a river area with sand. This was great for Natalie as she loves sand and water.
Nicole liked sitting and trying to eat the sand while Natalie buried herself in the sand.
Nicole doesn't like cold water yet I have found. We thought she would like a little baby pool but she just screams when you put her in there. The same was true for washing off her little hands in the cool river. But, Natalie loved getting in the water! Too bad we didn't prepare and bring her bathing suit (and mine!). Next time we'll have to have other help to get into here longer. Nicole was ready to go back before Natalie was, so we headed home.
It was a fun 4th that I think everyone enjoyed (even though Woody worked most of it!).
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