On our way home we stopped at Kimball for Matt to check on the Pamida out there. It is already built, so he was just checking on the last touches to see if they got done. It is amazing to see how much goes into building a Pamida from beginning to end. Kimball is not too far from Lodgepole, so we got to jet out to the ranch. We were luckily able to see John, Laurie, and the boys before they left for Bruce's wedding in Kansas. All three boys were sunburnt from helping their dad with the cows and riding the four wheeler. They all received a haircut from John before we arrived. John and Laurie gave Matt and I a quick show of their office. It is looking great and has big windows for them to see the ranch as they are sitting at their desks. Lily had fun seeing her cousins and they even got her a gift from Disney World, which they had tons of fun at.
Maguire, Lily, and Mullen
July 3rd, Aunt Laurie's birthday!!! Lily loves to play with Aunt Laurie's necklace that Mullen made her.
I had been hearing about all the memorabilia Mullen had been getting, but never saw it. So, Mullen gave me the low down of all his cool stuff. Maverick loves it all too. 
Lily with Maguire and her new Minnie Mouse. Thanks boys!!!!!
Our plan that night was to see the Kearney fireworks from the Starostka lake. So, since we loved driving so much and had done a lot of it, we decided to just go straight there instead of going to GI and back. Brett, Amy, and their boys were there and a bunch of Starostkas. They grilled burgers for us and once again Matt water skiied. Lily, Carson, and I played in the sand. Lily fell asleep before the fireworks in my arms, but we were able to see them pretty good.
Carson and Lily
Matt and Brett belly up to the bar!
On Friday, July 4th, the Elsbury clan got ready and surprised Grandpa, Grandma, and Gigi at the Gibbon parade. The parade was nice, but the ice cream at the church was better. :) In fact, Lily got her first taste of ice cream from Daddy, Grandpa, and Aunt Gigi. I wasn't too thrilled, but it didn't hurt her! We were then invited to Gangwish's house for lunch and enjoyed visiting with them. Then we went back to Mom and Dad's for the rest of the day. At night, we went into Shelton for the fireworks. They have them at the football field, so we drove up to the NW corner and parked there. I'll say, we were just a little close. We were getting hit with debris left and right, but it was a great show. Of course the finale was my favorite. Once again, Lily was asleep and managed to stay asleep in the car as the fireworks were going off.
Lily liked Grandpa's baby kittens.
Lily's first four wheeler ride. Daddy drove around the house with her a couple of times. It was cute.
On July 5th, we went back to the farm because John, Laurie, the boys, and their new puppy, Polo, were there. We had a fun time hanging out with them and playing outside. Polo is so cute. Kiki didn't like her being there though and we got to witness a cat/dog fight.
Polo and Guire.
The boys liked lighting the snakes, but it was hard to find a spot out of the wind.
Maverick and Maguire had fun with Lily. We missed Mully outside. He wasn't feeling well and wanted to be inside where it was cool and where he could rest. The Elsbury's pray everyday for our dear Mully.
Maguire took off with my camera and took this picture. It looks like Lily doesn't want me to tell you her secrets.
Lily layed like this on Mav's belly for quite awhile. Daddy and Mommy were playing catch with Maguire.
Grandpa loves to put his hat on Lily. I have a few of these pictures already.
In closing, we had a great fourth of July weekend! The icing on the cake would have been if the Ferzelys could have been there. They are leaving this next weekend for Estes Park, so they decided to cut back on the driving back and forth. Geez, its not like gas is $4.00! ha ha! I am anxious to hear about their trip to Estes.
