"You look like the Fourth of July...It makes me want a hot dog real bad"

Greetings Patriots! Well recently we endured that most ominous and terrifying of holidays, the 4th of July. And I am happy to say we all survived basically unscathed. :) If you know me well, or at least my list of sweat-inducing fears well, you know that I am terrified of fireworks. The noise especially, but also lighting them, seeing them, sitting next to them. Terrifying. Not the smell so much, that's pretty nice, but other than that, no thanks. However given that I am now a mom, I began this holiday with a fierce determination to be an adult and a good role model for my son. I know that I needed to play the role moms and teachers often must play when modeling for children. For instance earlier this year I found myself saying this to my class, "No, that gigantic hissing cockroach isn't scary. Sure, I'd love to hold it. See kids. Look how fun and interesting science can be. I'm not terrified to death in the least at this moment." :) Ah the things we must do for our children. And looking back over this holiday I think I did a pretty good job.
Before we got to the Exploding-Things-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named we had a great time with the family. We enjoyed a wonderful bbq at my mom and dad's house. Adam played in the pool with Christian, enjoyed cupcakes, and then some naked motorcycling. It was a right full day. Then we headed to Golden and met up with Matt's parents for a picnic and some time at the park. Adam went around meeting new friends and having a ball. And then it was time for the "fun". We found a "great" space on a ball field to watch the you-know-whats which was nice and close to the action (and who wouldn't want that?). And holding Adam tightly during the fireworks display, I did my darndest not to jump, flinch, whimper, run away, or rock in the fetal position. I did such a good job in fact, that not only did Adam watch the fireworks with little fear, but eventually he fell asleep. In the middle of fireworks. Sounds asleep. With all of the scary, noisy explosions, he drifted off to dreamland. Wish I could have done the same.

Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. Thank goodness its 363 days until we have to do that again.


Silly Songs and Malts with Dad. Mom's crazy. This day is awesome!






















Swimming with Aunt Leelee

"Cupcake buddy?"







"You got it buddy."

Ever have one of those dreams where you're riding your motorcycle with your balloon, but you're naked?

Ok anyone can ride a hawg naked but how many people can do...

...this?


Alright someone get some pants on that kid and lets head to the park.









He flies through the air with the greatest of ease.




Ring around the Rosie anyone?

OK time for a quick snack at my place and then we'll hit the tizz-own.




Ok here's the big moment. Look relaxed Carly. Be calm. That's it. That smile looks great. Not forced at all.

Inner Monologue

Carly: Oh God, I'm going to die here. This is it. Who knew I would go like this? Well to be honest, I did.

Adam: Wow that's nice. Why is mom so sweaty? Actually I think I'm just going to close my eyes for a quick sec...zzzzzzzzzzzzzz Huh look at that. I can actually sleep standing up.