4th of July

We had a fun Independence Day. It was a busy weekend. On Friday we went to the park to check out the festivities. Ellie and her cousins had a good time playing in the bounce house and obstacle course. We didn't stay too long because it was so darn hot. We hit the snow cone and cotton candy stands on the way out. Sticky, sticky, sticky... After dark we sat on our front lawn and watched the fireworks. This was definitely a highlight for Ellie. She was amazed by each new firework.

My sticky girl.

Fun obstacle course.

On Saturday we got up early and went to the West Point parade. It's a 4th of July tradition for my family. Eric is so embarrassed of us because we are "parade cheerers." We cheer and clap the loudest of anyone around us. We probably look like fools cheering for all those tractors, but we have a great time!

Here are the boys checking out the parade. They were so excited about the dogs and horses.

After the parade we headed to Grandma Jean's for lunch and to play in the water. The kids had a great time. The boys especially love to swim. The older kids had a good time blowing bubbles out of their hands. It was pretty cool and very creative. Later that evening we put on our own firework show. Grandpa John made Ellie and the kids jump a mile with surprise firecrackers. It was an eventful holiday.

"Sharing" water toys.

Olivia's hand-made bubble.

Ellie and David watching a game of kickball.

John playing kickball with the big boys.