Fourth of Juuuuuuuly!

Our little family took a little mini vacation over the weekend for the Fourth of July holiday. It was very last minute and think those are the best! It was fun to get out of our normal routine and break it up with some cooler weather and beautiful scenery. We decided to go to Lake Tahoe over the weekend. It was just in time too because the temps here are well over 100 degrees. It was in the mid 80s up in the mountains. It was perfect for biggo pregnant me! My calves are actually sore from all the walking I did. I can't walk too much outside here or I will pass out it is so hot! We stayed in a cool little two story loft by the beach and Marlee LOVED IT!! She is a water girl and thought the beach was so cool. She was more cautious around the water this time which made me a happier nervous wreck! She had a blast discovering seashells with daddy and playing in the sand. We went to this particular location because of the fireworks show. I haven't seen one in ....FOREVER! I had to be a little kid I think. After a lot of squirming around in the sand and having fun the show started. Marlee was completely enthralled! I found myself watching like a small child with a big smile on my face. I enjoyed it just as much I think. The beach was PACKED and it was soooo dark! I think if we ever do it again we will bring a flashlight to guide us through the maze of kids, wet sand, drunks, and all the people's belongings scattered everywhere. Marlee was a trooper and did so well! She had the best time and that was our goal.

















The ride up the mountain was long...the ride down seemed faster, but just as long. Does that make sense? It is only about a 2 1/2 hour drive, but making it in the winter seems like it would take longer. I am not sure we could do that trek in the winter. You can't go passed a certain point without snow chains. The weather this time of year is perfect so I think I would prefer it anyway.

On our way back we had a doc appt to get to. I had an ultrasound and everything looks perfect with our sweet pea! I was even able to record a little of it because Zachary was watching Marlee in the car, so he couldn't be there. They don't allow children in their offices... It was really neat! We didn't get a chance to see Marlee in a 3D/4D ultrasound or pictures, so this was really cool! We think she favors Marlee a lot already! My due date is the same...end of September. We can't wait to meet her and hold her! Marlee can't wait to be a big sister!!