Fun on the Fourth

The 4th of July was spent with Collin's "godfamily," the Bartch's, enjoying some grilling and good old fashioned backyard fun! After being well rested from naptime and a mellow morning at home, we headed to Plymouth for the afternoon.

We started out with a belated birthday gift (left) for Zack's 3rd birthday. This gift was entirely from Collin to Zack. We asked Collin what he wanted to give Zack for his birthday and then just let him think about it. About a minute later he had decided on "cheese sticks and a potty book". So, armed with an icepack to keep the cheese sticks cold and a potty book that makes flushing sounds, that is indeed what Zack got for his birthday! The mind of a 2 1/2 year old....

After catching up on that "holiday" it was time for the 4th to officially begin. The boys showed off their various sports skills playing golf, shooting baskets, pitching and kicking soccer balls and taking turns at batting practice for their future Twins careers....well maybe not anytime soon.

Of course, then there is food. Snacks were enjoyed by the boys and margaritas by the adults. Kiley found her hand quite delicious, but once whipped cream came out on top of the dessert that was her favorite. "Beer can chicken" on the grill kept the adults content.

This photo compliments of

"The Bartsch Beat" blog...

(You don't have a copyright, do you Katie?)

After dinner somehow an impromptu wrestling match started and both Zack and Collin took turns tackling, tickling and trampling everyone around them!

Darin versus Collin and Zack in a handicap match...then it is Doug's turn!

Ms. Kiley took a little more laid back and ladylike approach and spent her time examining the world around her...often with her mouth if you weren't watching closely enough.

Hmmm...rocks....not just for landscaping anymore...

Thanks to the Bartsch's for a great, laid back, family-friendly 4th!