Red, White & Kaboom!

I've had you all waiting at least 12 hours, so I think I'll begin the entertainment now! lol...After church this past Sunday, we drove to Merritt Island to kick off the 4th of July festivities with the Clarks'. Skyler managed to get a good nap in during the 1 1/2 hour car ride, so when we arrived, she quickly found her way to the enclosed patio where all the fun was taking place! After greeting her Auntie Kevie, Uncle Larry, Cousin's Jodi & Jared, GranLee, Dustin, Jordan, Ron, Debi and Jamie she took brief stroll around the pool and was ready for some water fun!

Her patriotic dress was replaced by her pink bathing suit and with a huge smile, in the water she went! Skyler cruised the pool with her Uncle Larry before taking on her diva role in her ever-so-popular Princess Float.

Her cousins, Jared and Jodi, took turns navigating her around the pool. Isn't it amazing how one little girl can capture the hearts of so many? She is loved so very much!

I thought Skyler was going to grow fins with the amount of time she spent in the pool. She toweled off with Cousin Jodi and enjoyed a slight lunch break with Jordan. Having watermelon for the first time was a complete success. Even Dingo found it to be tasty!

After lunch, Skyler found the pool again with her Auntie Kevie and enjoyed just splashing around. Her next adventure was riding inside the blue inter tube float. This produced tons of giggles out of our little sweetie, as she was pushed around by Dustin and the rest of the gang. She loved it!!! Aren't her smiles contagious? Even her dog Laney and cousin Jodi's dog, Dingo, got caught up in the action.

Dinner was spectacular. We're talking 30 pounds of Alaskan Snow Crab, courtesy of Dustin's mother, Robin! Uncle Larry grilled some while Auntie Kevie boiled the rest. Along with all the home made sides, it was absolutely perfect. I know I've mentioned in the past that Skyler has yet to found a food she didn't enjoy, well this proved to be no different! Check out our curious 13 month old chowing down on crab for the first time. She found a home on Dustin's lap as he helped her discover that snow-white delicately sweet flavored meat! These pictures speak volumes......

Getting ready with Dustin!

Skyler picked out her own crab leg.

Checked it over before the cracking began.

The first bite.

Wow! That was super yummy!

More, more, more!

Divine!

You would think eating all that crab would tire Skyler out, but she was determined to socialize with everyone as we all relaxed over a hot cup of coffee. Here's Skyler showing Ron, Debi & Jamie VanderBaan her bunny before exploring the fireworks that Uncle Larry was unpacking!

Skyler was fearless as she sat on her Auntie Kevie's lap during the firework display. She hung in there till 10PM before sleepiness took over. A quick bottle of warm milk from her Cousin Jodi and she was asleep. The fireworks continued for another hour and the noise never disturbed her. It was a wonderful Birthday celebration and Skyler just enjoyed every minute of it! In fact, we all has such a delightful time, we continued the party the next day in Lakeland. Check back for more details as we celebrated our 2nd Wedding Anniversary with family & friends. 13 to be exact! God Bless America!