Usually we head up to all the monuments in DC for the big 4th of July celebration. We have absolutely loved it the last two years. However, this year with as many contractions as I have constantly and the unbearable heat we decided to stay home and take it easy. Sorry Hallie no fireworks for you this year. (I know I sound like a mean mom but when your child does NOT sleep in despite how late she goes to bed AND is grumpy the next day AND you are 9 months pregnant it just makes sense to miss the beautiful explosions and skip your one of your top holidays.)

Here is Hallie in her cute 4th of July dress.