I <3 July!

So last week was Independence Day and the Mom’s birthday. It was a busy week. We celebrated the 4th at Mom and Dad’s swimming and relaxing. Callie and Brian were there for a while and some friend’s of my parents. (I forgot the camera). We did sparklers and a couple of fireworks in the street when it got dark finally at 9:30 and then we headed home.  Lucia bawled because we didn’t go see the fireworks, but it was late and everyone was tired. We did get to see some from our car, but apparently that wasn’t good enough for her because she said, “This is the worse 4th of July ever!” Oh well, maybe next year will be better. 
On Wed., we decided to go surprise Mom at work for her birthday with balloons. The kids got to eat some of the birthday cake a co-worker had made for her and they were so happy! 

Since poor little baby cousin had been in the hospital (she’s ok) we only got together for dessert that night to celebrate Mom’s birthday.

Another thing that happened last week is Julio’s car overheated and was in the shop all week. After $2k it was fixed. UGH! I was so mad!

Here is a cousin picture. I just love that Eden gets so excited to come to Aunt Nikki’s house to play with her cousins!

Kids playing in the backyard.

All 4 of them together.

Tessa and Totoro (I think Lucia took this picture)

Tessa and Lucia.

Tessa and Marco

Tessa and Sylvie.

*Update on the job situation. On Friday, Julio got an email from a firm he interviewed with 6 months ago. They said they now had an open position that they thought would be a good fit for him. So he has another interview today. Another option to think about.