The boys had decorated their scooters the day before with crepe paper, flags and sparkly stars. . .and amazingly they made it to the parade still decorated - although I did have to make a few repairs with my trusty tape. To say they were excited would be an understatement. . .
Even Sweet Pea had on her finest for the fourth - red bow and all. . . she slept through the whole parade, like the cooperative baby she is!
We finally got on our way. . .
Car-man and Curious Z took the responsibility of waving to the crowd very seriously. . .
We were just relieved they stayed with us and didn't run anyone over - they really paid attention and followed directions well, so we were very proud of them. Ice cream was handed out at the end; Car-man tasted a little of the vanilla, but was sad it was covered in the dreaded chocolate!
Curious Z had no problems eating the chocolate coating. . .that's my boy!
And little Sweet Pea finally woke up at the end, having completely missed her first Fourth of July parade. . .but she didn't seem to mind!
Then, our day of fun continued as we were invited to a last-minute cook-out at a friend's house; Car-man and Curious Z could barely believe that they got to walk in the parade AND go to a friend's house all in the same day!
The hostess, cutting up my favorite fruit in the whole world!
Her son, a fellow watermelon-lover!
The host and grill-master inspecting the perfectly done meat. . .mmmmm!
Food is beautiful. . .I can't help taking pictures of it. .
Finally time to join our friends to eat!
Thankfully, the kids occupied themselves well and we were able to actually eat - I love it when that happens!
We shared our secret (okay, not really secret) spot on the big hill where we like to watch the fireworks and lit few sparklers. . .
The fireworks were beautiful. . .and we all remembered how thankful we are to be living in America. 
3 comments:
I love your fourth of July pictures! I had been told by Curious Z that they were going to be in the "pawade" and now I feel like I was right there watching. I was just thinking about how your first week here was around Car-man's birthday and the 4th of July...and how happy we are that you're here.
How fun and festive! I can just imagine how excited the boys were!!! I have to post my 4th photos, too... You are so on the ball!!! :o)
Looks like you had an exciting 4th! I had no idea you could walk in the parade. I'll have to remember that.
Hope you're doing well! Laura
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