Rain, Fireworks, and Family

Our 4th of July weekend was fun, but we got rained on multiple times.  Because of Hurricane Alex, which hit the Mexican coast, we were in the path of the rain storms.  One night we took the kids to the pool and it started to POUR!  My sister and I took cover under the pool house, but the kids stayed with John in the water.  We kept trying to wait it out, but ended up walking home in the rain.  We were soaked through when we got there. 

Seth getting a haircut at home.  John decided that paying money for someone to clipper him all over was a waste and wanted to try his hand at cutting Seth's hair.  He did a great job, and saved us a few bucks!  Seth doesn't care as long as he still gets a sucker at the end.

Our timid fireworks display.  There are MANY cities that ban fireworks completely, so we had to do a little research (like call the Sheriff's office) to find out that we live in the county, so fireworks are okay.  However, we saw LOTS of fireworks in the city limits as well, so I doubt they enforce the law much, especially when it's been raining so much and there is little risk of fire.  Next year we're getting the aerial stuff!

John took the kids to Dallas for his niece's baby blessing.  They had a great day with him and loved seeing their cousins, as you can tell.  I stayed home with my sister, taught my Sunbeams, and watched all six hours of "Pride and Prejudice" with Colin Firth.  We had a lovely day together.

Between rain storms, barely, we took my sister to visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, complete with a huge "lone star" out front, and then walked down to the State Capital building.  Seriously, we barely got back to the parking garage without getting soaked again!  She came from Washington, hoping for some sunshine, and got rained on.  At least it was a serious Texas rain, and not Washington drizzle.  And it was warm!