Lazy morning fun

This morning we officially began our Fourth of July fun weekend. Maddie kicked things off by sleeping in until 9am! No complaints from this mama!

After a casual hotel breakfast and nice calm shower (while Maddie hung out in bed with some cereal and dried fruit watching Sesame Street), we headed over to mom's house. She, Gary, Joseph and Ethan were building and painting wooden model cars, so we hung out for.a while. 

The weather this week is abnormally cool for this time of year, which is amazing! It's so nice to hang out outside with a breeze and blue skies, not dripping in sweat. I'll take it any time over the usual 90+ degree temps we are supposed to have. 

After they finished painting, Joseph hopped in the Gator and started driving all around the back yard. He has become quite the confident little pro!

Maddie finally got a chance to take a spin. Love these two! They have each had a great time playing separately with their cousins but I think they are happiest when the other is around too. 

Such a fun summer morning! I'm back at the hotel now so Maddie can rest up, as this evening brings Joseph's favorite day of the year- carnival day!