For the 4th of July we decided to hang tight and relax at home. Sarah was sick with Strep throat during the past week so we needed to catch up around the house. For the 4th I woke up with the girls and made some blue berry pancakes.
Afterwhich I set out the kiddie pool we'd gotten for the girls to enjoy this summer. I can't believe half the summer is gone already. The girls had a blast playing in the frigid water, and were bummed they had to get out as the lightning and rain started to roll in. We have had storms practically every day which I personally love, but it can be a drag for hopeful swimmers.
We took advantage of the rainy afternoon to enjoy a family tradition of mine tortafritas & mate. In Uruguay, where my mom is from, they often make tortafritas (a fried round & flat pastry similar to sopapillas) when it rains. It is a fun treat that everyone can enjoy, making and eating. Mate is an herbal tea that is also from Uruguay & Argentina. The girls loved helping make the tortafritas and later eating them with mate & milk. What a great way to pass the rainy afternoon and celebrate our heritage & independence!
