Avery's First 4th of July

For the 4th of July this year, we were able to go up to my grandparent's lake home.  It was a really good time, especially since we spent the 4th last year at home, moving Josh's stuff into our apartment.

On the way there

 Avery is a very good car rider.  She doesn't seem to mind the ride at all.  She does get very cuddly, but I don't mind that :)  For this longer trip, we put her bed on the floor of the car by my feet, and she seemed to settle in a bit more in her bed.

Avery cuddling in for the ride

Josh loves going to the lake to get some fishing time in.  It is usually the first thing he does, sometimes before the car is even unloaded.  He got to take a few trips to the river on the boat with Chase, so that made his trip even better.

Josh and his favorite lake activity

 While Josh was on his first fishing trip, I decided to take Avery out on the dock.  It is one of my favorite places in the world to sit and relax, so I was hoping to take her with me.  I turned onto my stomach to play with her and she went around behind me.  Before I could turn around, I heard a splash and Avery was in the water.  She instantly started swimming, but in my panic, I grabbed her out right away.  I think she fell in, because she had been leaning way out over the edge to look at the water, but it is hard to say.

Avery after her first swim

Daddy was jealous that he didn't get to see her swim, so he took her in again when he got home.  It wasn't sunny yet, so she got really cold from the wind when she got out and needed some snuggles.

Avery cuddling with Daddy after her second swim

 Avery had a fun-filled 4th of July, filled with lots of loving.  We had to come home on Saturday to help her get used to being less busy and to get some stuff done for our fun-packed next few weeks!

Avery loves the lake

On Sunday, we did a few projects.  I will post again with the results.