The only thing consistent around here is change. I planned how we'd spend our 4th of July, and my plans did not include cool, gray weather. Or a child with a high fever. Or a child with chicken pox. Yet that is what life has brought to me today! Braylen came down with chicken pox last Sunday. Kaleb showed his spots at 4am today. Aaron spiked a fever at 5am today, along with a lovely cough. Hmmm. Time to rearrange the day and trade boating at the lake for playing the Wii at home. My saving grace through all of this? My wonderful, fantastic parents arrived for a week-long visit yesterday. They suggested lunch in their minivan so the kids could pretend they were at a drive-in movie. What a hit! And since it's not hot outside, they were able to sit comfortably in the van. We set up Ladderball in the yard, and they taught Grampy how to play. Mom and Dad treated the boys to a few last-minute fireworks at the neighborhood stand, and now they're having a Wii-marathon while Derek grills our steaks for supper. I have much to be thankful for on this Independance Day. 
Braylen with his Grampy & Grammy
One person I don't want to leave out is my amazing husband. When my week took a nosedive with Braylen's chicken pox, he agreed to take all 3 kids out of the house for an evening to give me some time alone! I power-cleaned the house and even took the dog for a walk. It was heavenly. Our boys enjoyed some time with Dad while fishing, playing at the park, and going for ice cream. To top if all off, my 4 favorite guys brought ice cream home for me! Ice cream is the easiest way to win me over. :)
Aaron discovered his love for snails while fishing with Daddy.
Aaron's lastest Aaronism:
While enjoying our first watermelon of the season, Aaron says, "I love this lemon! Lemons are sooooo good!" Watermelons and lemons--one and the same for him.
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