Fourth of July in Sheridan, WY

For the third year in a row we spent the Fourth of July with the Hamilton family in Sheridan, WY. It could be more than three by now, but I'm losing track of the count. We had a great time and enjoyed time with family. If Oliver could list his favorite parts I am sure the list would be endless. It would include things like spending time with Nana & Papa, Aunt and Uncles, bright and loud fireworks, staying up past bed time, running around in the big lush yard, endless yummy food, little people houses, bouncing Papa's golf balls on the porch, the kiddie pool at the Powder Horn club house and the list would go on. Without a doubt, the top of the list would be running around with his cousin Lauren. The two of them were like peas and carrots, or like cookies and milk if you prefer the sweeter side of analogies.

The morning of July fourth Keith and I got in a round of golf with his Dad and brother Brian. It was a beautiful morning and the first time the two of us have been able to play together this year.

That afternoon Oliver was sharing his gold fish snack with Dad.
He was even willing to share with Mom too.

Oliver and Lauren, two little buddies.

Family portrait in the back yard.

Oliver chasing Lauren.

This was a scene that was non-stop all weekend. If Oliver was getting to far away you would just have to ask Lauren to come closer to the house and Oliver would follow.

Oliver loved running around in the lush green grass, laughing the whole time.

Sister-in-laws.

Lindsey, Stephanie and Carrie

Keith and his Dad at the grill.

Stephanie and Kaden

Keith and his 93 year old Grand Dad.

Lindsey had an old bridesmaid dress that she brought for Lauren to use for dress up. It just needed a little mending.

Ta Da!

It is a little big but does it really matter when it is for play?

Waiting for the fire works to begin

Lauren, Stephanie, Kaden, Carrie and Oliver

Nana and Oliver rocking on the porch.

Oliver and Lauren playing in the yard.

Oliver, Lauren and Kaden

Watching the fireworks show put on by Keith and his brothers Jeff and Brian.

Oliver, Carrie, Lauren, Lindsey and Kaden

Sparkler Time!!

Aunt Lindsey giving Oliver a lounge chair for the show.

The next day it was pool time!

Lauren, Oliver and Keith headed to the pool.

Lauren and Oliver with toys ready to play in the pool.

Keith and Oliver in the kiddie pool.

Oliver and Kaden in the pool.

Miss Lauren enjoying the pool.

Oliver snackin' on the way back with one elbow out the window.

The kids playing with the little people on the porch. The last morning we took a self timing family photo. I am thinking that self portrait pictures aren't always flattering, or maybe it is my shorts that never look great in photos. Hmm... Either way, here we all are.

Lindsey, Jeff, Bill, Jacquie, Keith, Oliver, Carrie, Stephanie, Lauren, Kaden, Brian