July 4th, 2021

Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸

July 4th, 2020

Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸

We braved the heat today and spent the morning and afternoon at the Chicago Botanic Gardens! With all the craziness right now, it was nice getting to go out to a public place we've been in the past and just enjoy ourselves! The flowers were beautiful, but my favorite part was the zen gardens!

Afterward we stopped at Labriola for lunch before heading to the grocery store where my father-in-law insisted on trying to get us to buy the store. We came back to my in-law's home for dinner, games, and just some great conversation! When it started to get dark we drove over near the Mistwood Golfcourse to watch a fireworks display!

July 3rd, 2020

July 5th, 2019

Spent most of the afternoon playing with the pups outside in their pool, yet again. They just love the water! :) 

We had plans to meet Josh and Amanda at Lisle Fest with my brothers later, so we dropped off the pups at my parents' and picked up the boys before heading out.



When you finally feel that sweet, sweet AC. 🥵❄️



The fest was a great time. Due to the heat, most people stayed away so it was much emptier than it usually is! We were able to browse all the craft and food stands, plus get on some carnival rides, with ease! In the evening we found a nice spot on the hill to listen to the live band and then watch the fireworks display!

July 4th, 2019

Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸

Today was a whirlwind of activities, as it always tends to be. :) We started our morning meeting Mike's parents in downtown Wheaton for a parade. The Hanny's and Patterson's were also there. It was HOT, but the parade was cool and everyone liked my super patriotic dress. ;)



We also got the cutest photo of our nephew Peter dressed in the dinosaur patriotic shirt we had sent the Marsceau's in a Fourth of July care package. :)

In the afternoon we headed to my Aunt Jan's for a BBQ, swimming, and family time. I had a BLAST playing with my two favorite minis: Aria & Rylan. I am definitely their favorite cousin of the family, so they always swarm me as soon as I enter the house. Rylan in particular is my number one fan right now, so as soon as he sees me the two of us will be glued to the hip for the rest of the day.

After the festivities at my aunt's, we headed back to my parents house where we took some ADORABLE photos of our little family. :) We hung out for awhile before us, Jax, and Mitch went to our friend Barry's house to hang out with a bunch of our other friends.

After only a short visit, we drove to Bolingbrook (and parked what felt like miles away) for their fireworks show at the golf course. We ran over to meet up with Mike's parents just as the show was starting. We were a bit winded, but the show was awesome so it made up for it. :) Overall, a totally festive and fun day! Already can't wait for next year!

July 3rd, 2019

Today was beautiful! We spent the morning/afternoon playing outside with the pups in their pool and washing both our cars. Those two just love chasing the hose water!!

In the evening we headed over to my parents' home to have dinner and see our first round of fireworks! We did the usual and went to the front of their subdivision to play some frisbee and watch the fireworks away from the crowds. We were able to bring the pups with and they had a blast running around the big open field! After the show, we headed back to the house to hang out and watch a movie. Overall, it was a lovely day!!

July 4th, 2018 (Pt 2)

Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸
Fireworks #4: BBQ & Bolingbrook Golf Course

Today was busy!! We started the morning heading to the Morton Arboretum to take our engagement photos. After that, we quickly changed before heading to my aunt's house for a family Fourth of July BBQ! I was really excited, because my cousin Jon and his new fiancée Jess were going to be there!! We hadn't seen them since they'd gotten engaged!

Do these rings make us look engaged? 😜💍✨

I am SO extremely thrilled about this beautiful lady’s engagement!! I cannot wait for your and Jon’s big day! I’ll finally be able to officially call you family. 😉 Love you so much! 💖💖

After it got dark, we said goodbye to the family and headed out to attend our fourth and final fireworks show of the week.

Despite the approaching storm, we decided to still head over to Plainfield East in hopes that the fireworks show would still happen. We ended up watching a really cool neighborhood show nearby before the rain finally came! ⛈ We then jumped in our cars where we then enjoyed one of the coolest displays alongside the 40mph wind/rain combo & crazy lightning!! Charlotte, Laura, Mike, and I were all huddled up in the van while the weather shook our car, the street lamps went out, and the fireworks continued to go off despite it all! Easily one of the most unique experiences ever!! 😄