Miss Independent

Happy Independence Day!

We all had a very busy, and fun, weekend. Brian and I had off on Friday, July 3rd. We took Kenzie and Lucy to Hagley Museum. Believe it or not, in all the years I have lived in the area, this was my first visit to Hagley. We toured the house, gardens and stable area. We really didn't see too much of the powder mill area on this trip, Brian and I intend to go back soon. We did make it over to one of the mill areas in time to see them light some gunpowder. The result was a really loud BANG that made all of us jump. Lucy was fine for the first few seconds while the shock set in, then her face got all scrunched up and her lip went out, then she began crying. Luckily, she was quick to return to her normal happy self.

On the 4th we headed over to Nana's to celebrate with the whole family. It was great to have all the little girls together for the first time. Kenzie was there along with the youngsters - Zoe, Ella, Lucy and Quinn! What a full house - I have never seen my mom's house so messy, yet so fun! Lucy was having a blast. She especially enjoyed her cousin Ella. Ella let Lucy touch her face and her hair. She even sat next to Lucy on the porch sofa. Lucy just thought Ella was the best!

There was so much excitement that Lucy was unable to take a nap - she didn't want to miss anything! So, our tired little girl nearly passed out once the car started moving. I thought she would sleep in, but alas, I was wrong. Lucy was up at 6:30 on the dot. No rest for the weary...