July 05, 2007
4th Of July
Well, we had a great 4th of July BBQ yesterday. I must say, I love BBQ. There is something so good about food cooked outside. We just had hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats, but they were delicious. And the fresh corn on the cob and of course the rice crispy treats.

We started out the day going up to Park City and getting a lot of shoes, four pair to be exact. Nate got a pair of Nike's that have purple on them to show his coaching spirit. I kind of talked him into them I am sure. Jack got a pair of snowboots. They were on clearance for 7.47. How could I pass them up at that price. Bella got a pair of shoes to wear to my cousin's wedding, and a pair of mermaid sandals. All those shoes and not a pair for me. We looked a few places, but I was trying to focus on other tasks. And truthfully, I will only be in flip flops in a few months time as it is. Though I did mention wanting another pair of crocs perhaps, they are sooo comfy on pregnant feet.

After Park City we came home and got everything ready for the BBQ. Nate's brothers came over, one brought a date. And his sister and her hubby came over. It feels kind of weird to be the adults and in charge of these things. Everyone played wiffle ball in the back yard while I took pictures and watched. Then at dusk we started in with the fireworks. J could not have been more delighted. He is a true boy in loving things that explode. Bella got scared by one of those loud screaming fireworks and huddled on my lap for a bit, but she recovered quickly.

On a weird note-our neighbors set off all sorts of fireworks I suspect are illegal. The kind that fly up into the air with big, visible explosions. I think we all felt on the verge of it being nice to see them so close, but hey-don't light the neighborhood on fire-and when are the police going to show up? Everything was unburnt this morning, but I must say, I was a bit worried.

The kids and I headed off the the doc's this morning for my glucose test. A good friend's sister drew my blood, which was funny. And I watched both children drain of color while she was doing it. I guess it didn't occur to me at the time that it may freak them out, so I quickly had them turn around and said it wasn't hurting and I was okay. I will make a mental note that they may be a bit squeamish. Bella is having needle anxiety in general since her last immunization. I need to think of some good ways to prepare her for any needles or tubes poking in my when I have this baby. I am sure she will be a little alarmed. And I suspect she is mistrustful of my lack of screaming and crying when I get poked. I seems unnatural to her.

On a lighter note-after the doc-we went to JoAnn's and I found some red and black fleece remnants. So this baby is going to be a ladybug for her first Halloween, it will be soft and warm and cost of total of 2.00, so how could I pass it up really.