Baby Boy Time!

Today at 5:54am, Kyra became a big cousin instead of the littlest cousin. My mom's only brother became a dad because my amazing aunt had a wee little tyke! He was 7 lbs 10 oz (which is the same weight as his dad) and 21" long (same length as his dad, too). He has reddish brown hair, just like daddy. So everything is like father, like son! .

When I was little, mom promised my uncle that if he babysat me I would babysit his kids when they were babies. So, it's on to babysitting for me and parenthood for them. I'm so glad I've had practice with Kyra - I'm really good at diapers, even the dirty ones. I'm good at feeding, too. I've had enough baby sisters and a brother so I'm great at playing with babies. I've learned they love patty-cake, peek-a-boo, counting piggies, and newborns love smiles. I'm set!

Red White and Blue - Wahooo Wahoo!

The fourth of July was great this year - it started with close to 2 dozen hot air balloons at 6am, watching them be filled and then lifting off. Then we went down to wait for the gigantic parade that came by our stakeout place around 9:30 and ended about 11:00. I got to see my teacher and give her a hug when Freedom Academy's fire truck went by. They also had an alien Primary Children's float that I liked, too. Then we went home to rest and went over to eat and light fireworks at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They're in a culdesac, so we don't have to worry about cars driving by. There was one that sent up parachutes that we had to run to catch and Dad said that something that fun should probably be illegal. I love the USA!