Boxelder Bug Days

 We were able to enjoy a normal Boxelder Bug Days again this year. The nice weather even decided to show up for the weekend! I am happy to report that despite increasing numbers of COVID in the area, there didn't seem to be any major outbreaks as a result of Bug Days. I am sure it helps that everything is pretty much outside. 

The highlight of the weekend was when Frank won a wagon after the kiddie parade. We got lots of use out of it right away on the weekend.

He even took a nap in it!

Olivia had a great time on the bouncy houses. She enjoyed the music just as much!

All the kids other than Olivia ended up being in the parade this year. Elena was in the pep band (she's on the edge with the black pants):

Sam and Charlie rode in the ambulance with Seth (if you look closely you can see Charlie's head sticking out on the passenger side). 

And Frank rode in this giant wagon as the winner of the little wagon. That's his head and arms sticking up over the edge.

And Olivia was more than happy to be the official "candy getter" of the family.

"I do it myself!"

We've entered the stage of Livi wanting to do everything herself. Sometimes this is helpful, like when she picks raspberries with me (as long as she doesn't spill the bucket).

Sometimes it's entertaining - like when she does her own hair, gets herself dressed or does her own accessories. (She still adamantly refuses to let us touch her hair ever - bath time is a total screamfest when I wash it)

And sometimes it makes for a lot of cleanup, like when she rubs an entire tube of lipstick all over her legs:

Or when she feeds herself just the frosting of her cupcake:

                             

As much as I love holding and cuddling her, it is nice to see her progressing towards independence!