Dear Bently,

We celebrated another great 4th of July this passed Friday! It was amazing that both your Dad and I had it off work! Such a blessing considering the jobs we do! We had seriously the most amazing day. I had talked up the 4th of July to you so you were already pretty excited. All week you kept asking if we were going to the parade! Finally it was time. I couldn't wait to see your reaction and let me tell you, you loved it! You danced and sang and went after that candy with all the big kids. I loved watching you squeal and jump with excitement! And your dad, sat on his knees for like 45 minutes of the parade just so he could enjoy it with you. His knees were black and so soar by the end! You have a seriously dedicated dad! :)

After that we went home watched "Wreck it Ralph" with Aunt Stacey, Uncle Jesse, and Aunt Janaye. My favorite part of the day is you kept getting confused and telling your Dad, "Happy father day's Daddy!" It was so adorable we didn't have the heart to correct you half the time! I loved hearing it! :)

After Liv woke up from napping we played at Aunt Shawna's house. To be honest I barley saw you during this time. You played outside in the pool with your cousin Kara all day. It's hit or miss with you two, but that day, you got along just fine! I loved watching you guys be buddies! I love watching you develop relationships as you get older.

The fireworks were, crazy. You and Livvy were tired and you showed it. Once they started it turned out okay. I loved watching the fireworks go off while snuggling next to my cute family. I can't tell you how proud I am to be an American. We are seriously lucky to live in this country!

I love you Bently Elmer. Holidays just keep getting more and more fun. I love that you get excited for things and you are starting to understand more. I love you so much my son.

Love,
Mom

P.s. I can't believe how big you have gotten. Seriously kid, you are huge! ;)