Red, White, and Blue

We love 4th of July around here! Can't wait to fire up the grill, cook yummy (and hearty) breakfasts (this year we'll make "patriotic" French American toast but instead of the pie fillings recommended in the recipe, we'll add fresh fruit), sleep in (well, this one hasn't happened in years and I don't think it will anytime soon. Ella tends to wake up way too early on weekends (and of course, wants to sleep in during week days.) And let's not forget the fireworks. I think we'll go watch the local ones this year just because of the convenience.

And I just got back from Ella's red, white, and blue parade, a 4th of July event they do at Primrose. Let the festivities begin! The kids looked so cute with their patriotic (hand made) paraphenelia. They marched on patriotic tunes in the school parking lot to the parents' delight and flashing cameras. It was great to catch the spirit! I just love all the fun activities they have.

Ella's creations on the newly acquired easel. She loves pretending to be Ms Ashley (her pre-k teacher.)

And she's been also enjoying her new playset... honestly I love that thing too! As someone who played dolls until her 7th grade, I'm not surprised I'm still attacted to those kind of very very cute things. All her soft toys got to try the playpen, stroller, playmat, and swing, aside from her new doll (whom she named Lulu) that came with the set.