We started out July with the 4th of July festivities. We went to the fireworks in Gloucester and the parade and bonfire in Rockport. Vivien loved the parade, since they throw so much candy to the kids, although I think that the loud firetrucks are a bit much for her. She really liked the bonfire too; she and Ryder ran around like crazy watching the fire fighters keep the bonfire under control. She also enjoyed the fireworks, which we watched from Pavillion Beach this year. I think that the major draw to the fireworks is staying up and out so late! She fell right to sleep after all that excitement.
At the beginning of the Summer I got the kids a few different activities, books and art supplies to help them entertain themselves. I bought some playsand from the dollar spot in Target on a whim and gave it to them this month. Vivien absolutely loved it and has been playing with it constantly. I was worried that it was going to be a huge mess, but it is actually pretty easy to contain. It is very moldable and Vivi loved making shapes out it. It came with little molds, but Vivi would also use other things she found in the kitchen to mold them.
This month we did a Revolutionary War tour because Ryder is so obsessed and Vivi seemed to enjoy it a lot too. If anything, she might even have dressed up more than him! Even though she was not as excited about the Revolutionary War as Ryder, she never complained about going to the battles. At both of the big ones, she took a little nap in my arms, but they were both long days, so that's not surprising.
We had a few big rainstorms this month and Vivi had a great time playing in them. A couple of them featured thunder and lightning, which frightened her, but that was ok because we were watching those safely from the porch. During the downpours, Vivi was out playing in the puddles with her raincoat and boots.
Vivi as a rebel at Hubbardton Battleground
Walking across the field at Hubbardton
Taking a break at Hubbardton
Vivi's new dress
Down at the river
Playing in the sand
Playing in the rain
Checking out the cannon at Fort Ticonderoga
A little snack makes everything better
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