Fourth of July Weekend Extravaganza!

July 4th has always been one of my favorite holidays!  Maybe because I enjoy being patriotic, maybe because I love summertime, or maybe because it means my birthday is around the corner. ;)  Either way about it, it continues to be one of my favs. I have wonderful memories of 4th of July traditions throughout the years and, hopefully, Georgia Kate will look back fondly on our 4th celebrations!

Fourth of July way back when meant...
Meeting at Grandmommy's and Granddaddy's to decorate Uncle George's truck with streamers and such
Filling bags with Tootsie Rolls and Strawberry hard candies
Riding in the truck with all my cousins, Uncles, siblings, and Dad waving and throwing candy (I liked to throw 2, eat one :)) in Lakewood's neighborhood parade
Later that night, stretch out on blankets and lawn chairs at Uncle George and Aunt Ginny's house eating pound cake, ice cream and strawberries
Then, watching Lakewood Country Club's fireworks show

What awesome memories I have from my childhood! 

Fourth of July now...
Fruit Pizza (a tradition the last few years)

Couldn't get a pic before people starting cutting into it!:)

Georgia in RW&B

This year we were happy to host my parents in our new home in Birmingham.  We had a wonderful weekend shopping, exploring the city, and showing off our new place.  We were sad to see them go this morning!

Shopping in Downtown Homewood. 

Some of the best local shops I've ever seen!  Come visit and I will take you!!!

Dreamland Barbecue - famous local staple

Georgia got 'best baby of the day' award from our waitress!  She makes life so easy!

Sweet parents

I liked this sign. 

Yummy ribs, sides and sweet tea!

At Railroad Park walking off our dinner.

Chillaxin'

After church on Sunday, we went on our 1st date night since Georgia's birth!  Bad picture, but you get the idea.

View from our table at Chuy's (we were craving some tex-mex)

Taken with hipstamatic app for the iphone.

Gorgeous landscaping at The Summit - Mom and I were obsessed!

Rainy July 4th at the Summit shopping!

Georgia's not big on shopping yet...YET!

Great burger and great sweet potato fries!  We ate outside and watched the rain.

Father-Daughter

Happy 4th, Y'all!

Tuckered out.

Checking out her dress - she loves patterns and colors!

Workin those core muscles:)

I love love love this shot!  They both had the giggles!

Mesmerized by Granddad off camera!

Kisses!

Starting the fruit pizza!

Pulled Pork in the crockpot-- I'll have to post the recipe! Yummy and easy.

Pre-glaze.  The glaze is key to making it look semi professional!

Typical.  Men playing video games while the women work on dinner!

 

Again with the games.  Wonderful weekend!