4th of July!!

We went to the Middleton parade this year which was really fun! It was packed but we found good seats & patiently waited for it to start. We thought we were at the beginning but later found out we were close to the end. It was hot but the people in the last half of the parade spray you with water- that helped! God Bless America! I'm so grateful to live in our free country! Thank you to all the military men & women who preserve our freedoms! That's you Mike!

Our little sweetheart Elena- unless you get in her way!

Z didn't really care about the big parade- just the parade of water & trash that came floating by!

Finally the parade started & the kids were ready to collect their candy- Elena got the most. She wasn't afraid to run & take it from the big kids nearby! :)

Later after naps we had Kade & Riley over for a very yummy dinner! Dutch oven chicken & potatoes, corn on the cob, salad, strawberries & of course cherry pie for dessert!

Zander loved the FIREWORKS!

Z & Elena loved hanging out with Kade!

The favorite firework? STROBE LIGHT!! Get up & dance- Groovy Riley!

Getting a little crazy there Gabe!

There faces show it all- the fireworks around us, in the air, & our own were amazing! Thanks again Brian for the great entertainment!