Looking back through July pictures, I started thinking of the traditions that we’ve had. Back when Rob was in school, the weekend connected to 4th of July was really our only opportunity to go to Texas to visit my family. So we did that for several years, even after he graduated.
This first picture is of Drew when he and I flew to Texas without Rob, because we were going for an extended stay.
2001
Here he is with my cousins at the lake.
2001
This is from 2002 when we went to Texas and spent a day at the lake.
2002
We also went to The Ballpark
2002
This is Alex’s first trip to Texas in 2004.
2004
2004
2005 was another great 4th at the lake with my Uncle and his family.
In 2006, we went to Texas and enjoyed some time at the Stockyards.
We of course spent time with family.
2007 was our first year in our new house, so we didn’t make it to Texas. Here’s my niece at our neighbor’s block party.
2008
Alex having a blast at the pool
2008
This year we just hung out at the house and went down to the neighbor’s for a block party dinner and swimming. Then of course to see fireworks that evening.
2008
2009