Independence Day

Visiting with friends and watching the local fireworks show.

New Jersey Part II

Took me a week to get a photo of this guy... beautiful!

Ready to go see Disney's The Little Mermaid

Story time with James

 Hadley has her photo taken next to this tree once a year.

Last year

The next door neighbor telling Hadley all about the flowers in his garden.

The neighbors cat

Good bye Bellosguardo

Seasoned traveler

New Jersey Part I

Some photos of our recent trip to Bellosguardo.

 A deer stopping by to say hello to Hadley

Morning carriage ride

Let the dress up begin.

Busy feeding the animals

Playing in the stream

Hadley's personal garage

 A Cicada. They live in the ground  for 17 years then emerge as an adult with wings. They were everywhere and are harmless. We wont see them again until Hadley is 19 years old.

Shopping for flowers to plant

Backyard upgrade

A few months ago Hadley received a water/sandbox that she loves to play in. I had not found a good place for it and was constantly moving it around the yard. I finally came up with a plan to create a little area for it. Here are a few before and after photos. (Just a side note; If anyone hears of me planing a project outside during this time of year again, please remind me that its too hot!)