The 4th of July.
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We love the 4th of July.
Yesterday we really took time to have fun & celebrate & be out among the community. It has been a long time since we did that on the 4th (not sure what in the heck we have been doing in the past, but this was by far one of the best).
The day began with Chris walking in the Harrisburg parade. Awesome small town with a BIG parade. Simon was all over the fire trucks. He did amazing with lots of walking, lots of people, and a big plate of fresh french fries. After the plate we sat on the grass along the river and Simon danced to the live band. Perfect. And the weather was perfect too.
After our Harrisburg adventure we headed home for naps, followed by a party at our friend's Heather & Kyle's home.
Great to see a bunch of friends that I have missed. It has been way too long since we got together. The challenges of being on the road so much. Simon was pretty much done with people for the day by the time we got over to their house - he did so awesome in the morning. He chose to go up to one of their daughter's room and just play by himself (in the play kitchen of course). He stayed up there for about an hour and then he was ready to come outside. Seems to me he just knows what he needs - a little time on his own to be mellow and just play.
Kyle put on a super fountain show for all the kids before it was dark. Gotta love seeing all the kids - it was probably the first time that the amount of kids almost equaled the amount of adults on hand. Cool to see that...
After Kyle's amazing fountain show we headed back home for our neighbor's block party. This man is ALL ABOUT fireworks. He went all out on the COOL sorts of fireworks that you need to travel to Washington state to pick up. The BIG ones. Awesome show. And one of his friends was playing the electric guitar - full on live show in our neighborhood. There were things going off all over the place - totally a sky full of beauty.
Simon hit his tired point about 9:30pm and we headed inside. Ate some popcorn and then headed up to our bedroom to watch some more out our window. We loved that part just as much as the whole rest of the day.
Chris and I were so proud of Simon. He is really growing up and being able to communicate better all the time. We spent less time chasing him around and more time just enjoying watching him experience all the cool things happening around him. LOVED that. Totally made it a great holiday.
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that first picture is AMAZING. i dont think i have seen eye contact like that from him in a picture before-not like that. he is so present in that photo. i know you know what i mean. when i get shots like that of mckenna when i know she is PRESENT in the moment i am so happy.
your fourth sounds wonderful. and you are turning a corner with simon for sure. it will just get easier from here on out. keep the faith. :)
love you.
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Happy 4th, Ali - and thanks for sharing the photos - I love how it shows how much Simon is loved, in just little everyday things. You are so fantastically inspiring. Love you.
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Looks like a perfectly wonderful day. I loved ALL the pictures...especially the one with the peacock feathers. I'm so happy to hear that Simon is doing so well. It brought a big smile to my face to read about your fun day. http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
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awesome - thanks for sharing
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Hi Ali,
I cannot wait to see (if you're going to) a scrap page you will make out of Simon's photo with the peacock fur.
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Ali - that first picture of Simon is gorgeous - what a great shot.
Hillary
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as usual, your pictures are just rockin. Sounds like you had a terrific holiday!
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Simon is such a great looking kid!!!! So happy that you enjoyed the fourth. our family had the best one we had had in a long time! Simon seems to be an amazing child guided by loving and amazing parents! Kudos to you!
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Happy July 4th!-even though I'm from Canada.
->Alexa
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It seems to me Ali, just through reading your blog, that Simon is improving and growing by the day. It's an incredible journey to watch through your blog, and one I enjoy immensely.
See you next month!
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When we lket ourselves listen to our children, they really do know what they need. We just need to pay attention and give them the space to take care of themselves.
Happy 4th, the pictures 'catch' the day so nicely.
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So happy for Simon that he enjoyed the 4th so much. Kids are amazing, how they know their limits, their needs. Just awesome. Your pix are priceless. Love the first one of Simon and the feathers!
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Hi Ali,
I just wanted to say hello and that I'm really looking forward to meeting you in Wellington in August. (Dress warm!) I'm so excited to be teaching "alongside" you, Cathy, and Donna.
Whenever I get a chance to read your blog, I'm always inspired. I dig your style, your photography, and your banners are too cool. And, of course, I love reading about Simon's progress.
Sounds like you had a fantastic fourth...It's a bit wierd celebrating it here in the dead of winter. :)
Take care,
Christina Buckley
ps-Congrats on the new book!
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Looks like the perfect holiday. Love those small town celebrations - they're the best!
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Glad you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Simon has the most AMAZING eyelashes :) Isn't it funny how little boys (mine included) get the best eyelashes LOL We've been enjoying some gorgeous weather here and just hanging out together.
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awww so glad you had a happy and chill 4th!!
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ali-
i'm pretty new to your blog & love your son simon. i have a 4 yr. old son, sebastian, & wish they could play 2gether. the pics are wonderful & happy to see that simon was a trooper on such an action packed day. warm wishes to you & yours (hope to meet you some day).
~mj
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Aww...I just love the photos of Simon. He is growing up so fast, and has the most beautiful eye lashes. :) Glad that you had a safe and happy 4th.
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so cool ali - love that you guys got to have so many wonderful experiences all in one day! simon sounds like he's doing SO incredibly well too... very very cool :) tfs the pics too :)
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yay for simon! love the first picture -- such a great shot!
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