July 14, 2012: Sam's 23rd Birthday

We celebrated Sam's 23rd birthday at our house with dinner and an ice cream cake.

Princess Sam on his 23rd birthday: Sam is such a ham!

Sammy and Kiley ready for cake 

Blowing out his two candles

I love his smile and optimism

July 4th, 2012: Jenny Becomes a U.S. Citizen!

A big day for our family on the 4th of July: Jenny becomes a United States citizen in a ceremony at Bandelier National Monument!

Here we're waiting for the buses that will transport everyone to Bandelier

An awkward hug from sweet cousin Mario to Hudson

Mario is excited to ride the bus with his family

Father and son enjoying the day 

Cute family anxious for the ceremony

Sebastian and Jessica come to support and celebrate with Jenny

On the bus trip to Bandelier 

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have everything set up, including refreshments afterwards 

A proud and happy Jenny as she's being sworn in 

Jenny has her official citizenship document in hand 

The BEST 4th of July ever!

Hudson Dunlap explores the ruins at Bandelier National Monument

Mario, Hudson, and Milo staying out of the heat

The boys explore one of the cool caves

Jenny and Milo climbing out of the cave

Dunlap family peering out the cave window 

What an amazing home for early Native Americans

Mario and Hudson find sticks to play with 

Everyone is HOT and tired but ready to party! 

Cooling off in our kiddie pool 

Grandpa plays with his grandsons 

Check out those WHITE legs!

Fireworks (sprinklers) for the kids in our back yard

A sword fight with sprinklers

Jess with Hudson and Jacob with Tyler

Milo gets into the fun

Mario gets his sprinkler lit

Baby Tyler is a curious observer

Milo's got the knack of it now

Hanging out with our grandsons on Independence Day

Hudson doesn't want the sparks to burn him

Whoa, check this out!

Happy 4th of July!