photo every hour: independence day 2016

it's back to reality after a full three day weekend! 
between boating, eating, catching up with friends, traveling, teething, and parade going we are spent.  

after getting back from a couple days on the mississippi we decided to hit up the fourth of july parade in a neighboring city and spend a low key afternoon at home. 
exactly what we needed!
by the time nine o'clock rolled around we were ready to sleep, allie included.  

the only thing that would have made it better would have been to watch a fireworks show but, we'll do that this weekend. ;o) 

hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!  

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i love traveling but i hate the laundry!  carson's pile seemed far more manageable than ours and actually fit in the camera lens.

was carson not the cutest kid at the parade?!  he loved the sirens and cars but wasn't a fan of the water guns.  

we visited uncle matt and caitlyn and toured their new house.

i made a massive target run - solo. 

made patriotic popcorn.

walked the babes.

gave allie a bath (ok, so cody did). 

and then sank into the couch to watch the bachelorette - am i the only one who was disappointed it was a rerun?! #teamjordan or #teamluke - the jury is still out.

eight month diaper bag

 carrying a diaper bag has never really appealed to me.  carrying a tote with all things 'diapery' is more my style.  and now that Carson is a little older and a little less high maintenance i've converted to an understated utility tote for all of his essentials.  here's what i'm carrying.  

diapers & wipes - and a changing mat.  i've found a cute one online and am committed to purchasing items like this that are unisex. 

sunblock - aveeno everything!  i love their lotions and baby wash and given the time of year won't leave the house without this stuff.  i occasionally carry a deet free bug spray too. 

pjs (that double as a day outfit) - old navy has the cutest two and three piece sets.  it's convenient to through them into a bag and know that regardless of what happens, day or night, we're covered.

burp clothes - my favorite are the ones pictured by anis and aden.  the best thing about 'em is that they double as a bib!

sippy cup & baby food - our little mister is now eating more solids and can drink a little from the sippy cup which makes travel easier.  i keep baby food pouches in the bag at all times and sippy cup more for entertainment purposes (at least for now).

hand sanitizer & wipes - can you ever have enough?! burt's bees and honest company are two brands i like and feel good about using on the babe.

toys & books - carson is drawn to stories and anything he can teeth on these days.  having a supply of both in the bag helps to keep him entertained and happy.

what's missing is my wallet, sunglasses, lipstick and coffee.  you know, the mom essentials.

cheers!