July 4th Weekend

In the summer of 2010, we invited everyone to Asheville to celebrate the July 4th weekend with Team Cohen. We thought that was so much fun, why not have it where it's even HOTTER in Austin?! We already got Team Gilden in Austin, and Nana, Zayde, and Aunt Sandi joined in the fun this time around. 

Nana came first and joined us at our favorite Splash Pad. (Ignore the unfortunate blur spot that the camera chose to adopt.)


We're so cool in our family! {'How cool are you?'} We're SOOOO cool that -

We take pictures at 1:00 in the afternoon proudly(?) showing off that we're still in our pajamas...

We take pictures at 11:00 at night to show how late Alyssa and Craig (and Jon?) have managed to stay with us...

Having fun at the playground. You wouldn't know it from Gabi's face, but we're having fun at the playground.

July 4th arrives, and we attempt our "red, white, and blue" breakfast. (Note the fruit.)

Gabi decides Mommy needs to eat her waffles.

Thank you, Gabi.

No, Mommy, I'll share with you.

Nah, you take the whole thing!

We've grilled out, and now time for the park to prepare for fun, festivities, and fireworks...AND watermelon.

Dad goes in for the photobomb.

Aunt Syssa is known for her amazing shots with her nieces and nephews...good attempt.

Sandi with the photobomb this time

the whole mishpacha present for the fun - Happy 4th of July!

The next day, we head back to the Splash Pad for some cool fun.

Jon for the photobomb

...but now it's a more centered selfie

These 2 baby cuties may have been forced into their BFF-ness, but they really are cute! Gabi and Nora play really well together!

me and Becca

sweet moment with Nora and Momma

Playing at the playground afterwards:

sliding with Aunt Sandi