A few more from the 4th

after our walk around greenlake

the parade we went to in the morning

We didn't bring our tripod on the fourth but I think Mike got some cool pictures of the fireworks. I love fireworks. Our view was pretty awesome (besides the crane)! We still haven't lit our sparklers. 

On Monday night, we went over to the Leavitt's house to celebrate Amalie's birthday. We always have so much fun with them. 

Mike bought himself a fishing kayak and is pretty excited about it. He loves to fish and is hoping to spend a lot of time in it while I am gone for almost a month. My sister gives birth in August and I will be coming home for the birth. I will be staying a few weeks with her and the new baby. I am a first time aunt and so elated about it. I can't wait to put that little lady in cute clothes ;)

After I spend a few weeks with my sister, I am going to Haiti with a girlfriend for a week. I am pretty nervous and also really excited. I get to work in an orphanage for a week and spend time with those beautiful children. Which, is one of my favorite things to do. I also get to spend time with one of my best friends, Candice. She has a pen-pal in Haiti and has wanted to meet her for a long time. I am so happy that Candice thought to invite me on this trip. 

I am currently reading Living Buddha, Living Christ and loving it so much. I have started to become really interested in Buddhism. I love how it focuses on love and understanding (which is what I think Christ is all about). My study of Buddhism has really opened my eyes. It's been pretty awesome.