July 4th 2010

We spent July 4th at the same place we have been every year since we started dating, the Lake! (with the exception of 2 years...the year we got married and the year I was pregnant with Owen) It was extra special this year because the entire Voelp clan was there. And, when I say entire, I mean even extended family! Us, Tim & Jenn (and Baby Harper on the way), Shawnee's clan, and Grammy & Pappers were all there, along with Randy's cousins and all of their children. We were only missing Jackson and Josie, who spent the 4th with their Daddy, and Aunt Judy's side of the family. It was so wonderful to have everyone together and the weather could not have possibly been more beautiful!! We also were able to fit in a Baby Shower for Jenn. It was a great weekend for sure.

Owen is just too cool, huh?

The Mommy & Daddy-to-be...and Baby Boy Harper in Jenn's belly ;)

Owen and Grammy relaxing at sunset...little did we know he was coming down with a virus and was sick. Poor guy :(

Kissing Aunt Jenn's belly! He finally kind of understands that there is a baby in there and is actually willing to give the baby a kiss. He says he has a baby in his belly, too!

At Jenn's shower

Tim joined the festivities after a visit to the gym...just in time to help open gifts!

Brie, Tim, Jenn, Shawnee

Jenn and the Baby Shower hosts

Aunt Shawnee and Aunt Brie...so excited to meet Baby Harper

Oh Dear! Randy is all decked out for the 1st Annual Rock Skipping Contest!

The winner of the Rock Skipping Contest...Danny Filipek! (Randy was devastated)

Mommy and Owen at Sunset

Shawnee and Ryland

A rock throwing contest between brothers! Lord have mercy, this is one competitive family!

Owen and his cousin, Cason

Owen is ready for the parade!

Mommy and Owen making our way down the parade path

Owen and Drew (aka Captain America AND this year's parade winner for the Boys 0-3 category!!)