We had a great 4th of July weekend. It started with a party at the Bailey's on Saturday night. We were able to watch the fireworks from their backyard, and the kids had a blast on the inflatable slide.
You can see how red-faced Kaitlyn was from all the running around she was doing. I think all the kids looked like this within five minutes of us being there.
I was a little nervous about Rachel walking around with her splint.
A treasure: someone's empty soda can!
Anthony trying to stay alert for the party.
Cameron Park puts on by far the best fireworks show around.
And we had the best seats.
On Monday morning our church held a pancake breakfast and bike parade at Blue Oak school. We look forward to this every year, and the kids have a lot of fun decorating their bikes, scooters, and wagon the night before.
Noah made his own American flag to go on his bike.
Jacob was a little bummed that his bike had flat tires and that he had to take his scooter.
"Cheese!"
I really hoped Rachel would sit still in the wagon, and she did.
The morning started off with a flag raising ceremony put on by the scouts.
Grace Hegy "graced" us with the National Anthem- beautifully.
Brother Hopson with his singing bear:
And after their tummies were full, all the kids lined up for the parade.
We were glad that our friends the Mattesons showed up to join us in the parade. Kaitlyn and Penny were so cute riding their little tricycles side by side.
Ashlee, Lauren, and Mary.
Daddy carrying Kaitlyn's tricycle after she got tired and decided to walk.
Penny's mommy had just ran a 10k that morning- here she is all a-glow!
Clarkie wanting a turn on Kaitlyn's bike:
And this cute picture I threw in just for fun.
After the parade we hit up Cameron Park Lake for some swimming. We met up with some friends there as well, and it was pretty packed. We came home and BBQ'd some hot dogs and bratts for dinner, then Forrest took Ashlee, Jacob, Noah and Kaitlyn down to a park in Folsom to do fireworks while I stayed home with Anthony and Rachel, who were both asleep after the events of the day. We took a short minute during dinner to explain to our kids why we celebrate. I try to do this with every holiday. It was a busy, great weekend. Happy 4th!
You can see how red-faced Kaitlyn was from all the running around she was doing. I think all the kids looked like this within five minutes of us being there.
I was a little nervous about Rachel walking around with her splint.
A treasure: someone's empty soda can!
Anthony trying to stay alert for the party.
Cameron Park puts on by far the best fireworks show around.
And we had the best seats.
On Monday morning our church held a pancake breakfast and bike parade at Blue Oak school. We look forward to this every year, and the kids have a lot of fun decorating their bikes, scooters, and wagon the night before.
Noah made his own American flag to go on his bike.
Jacob was a little bummed that his bike had flat tires and that he had to take his scooter.
"Cheese!"
I really hoped Rachel would sit still in the wagon, and she did.
The morning started off with a flag raising ceremony put on by the scouts.
Grace Hegy "graced" us with the National Anthem- beautifully.
Brother Hopson with his singing bear:
And after their tummies were full, all the kids lined up for the parade.
We were glad that our friends the Mattesons showed up to join us in the parade. Kaitlyn and Penny were so cute riding their little tricycles side by side.
Ashlee, Lauren, and Mary.
Daddy carrying Kaitlyn's tricycle after she got tired and decided to walk.
Penny's mommy had just ran a 10k that morning- here she is all a-glow!
Clarkie wanting a turn on Kaitlyn's bike:
And this cute picture I threw in just for fun.
After the parade we hit up Cameron Park Lake for some swimming. We met up with some friends there as well, and it was pretty packed. We came home and BBQ'd some hot dogs and bratts for dinner, then Forrest took Ashlee, Jacob, Noah and Kaitlyn down to a park in Folsom to do fireworks while I stayed home with Anthony and Rachel, who were both asleep after the events of the day. We took a short minute during dinner to explain to our kids why we celebrate. I try to do this with every holiday. It was a busy, great weekend. Happy 4th!
You got some great pictures! I love so many of them (Kaitlyns red face at the party, your boys on their parade wheels, all the kids at the starting point!). I don't even remember you taking that picture of me. lol
ReplyDeleteSounds like our little ones pooped out at the same time that night....so funny. Thanks for letting us tag along with you on so much of your day! I always enjoy your company.
We enjoyed your company as well. =)
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