Domonique's 3rd Birthday

(This is only a month late but posted on the actual date.)
There are some things that have become traditions for our family. July 4th, is one of them. We have celebrated Domonique's birthday in very similar ways each year.

• Kevin and the Fabulous Five do some work gathering wood in the morning.
• We go swimming at a friend's pool.
• We enjoy a family party with Grandma and Grandpa Nichols.
• We stay up late to watch the fireworks down by the river.

This year was no different.

• The wood didn't take very long.
• We went to the pool after lunch, and it was really cold water! We all had a great time.
• The party was fun - she was so excited that it was her birthday.
• We found a great spot for our little family to watch the fireworks. Domonique didn't like the noise.

Harmonie loved the water and really enjoyed it.

Kemiah worked on swimming without floaties.

Domonique preferred to stay on the deck.

She kept trying to get back into the water on her own.

 

Ben found the best way to warm up without getting your towel soaking wet.

He kept going back in for more.

We ate dinner there, sandwiches with fruit, chips, and cheese sticks. We headed home and passed Grandma and Grandpa Nichols because we were late. They turned around and we celebrated. Domonique seriously asked for a purple triangle cake, so that's what she got.

She looks so excited in this one.

Maybe because she knew it was special.

This is a "little one" (a small blanket) that

Emily crocheted for Domonique. She loves it.

(So does Harmonie.)

LeapPad letters. She knew what to do.

She loves just listening to it sing the alphabet song.

Kevin bought all the kids light-up bracelets. So fun!

We had a wonderful day celebrating Domonique's birthday! She is such a sweet little thing. Still a Momma's girl but so spunky and happy. She loves her guys (siblings) and is becoming so independent. She loves to help and is really learning so much!

Happy Independence Day, too!