4th of July Parade

Our neighborhood had its first ever 4th of July parade. I hadn't really given it much thought until Friday. I figured the boys would enjoy decorating their bikes and riding in it. So I ran to Party City on Friday to get some things. Unfortunately, we didn't decorate Friday evening and did it when we woke up on Saturday morning. The parade started at 9 and we didn't rush out of bed! Well we didn't have much time and we were only able to decorate Blake's bike. We threw some stuff on Ben's little bike, but he didn't care. He was still excited. It was threatening rain, but we only had a few sprinkles. The turn out was not that good, but everyone still had a great time. Hopefully it will be a yearly event and there will be more people next year. We ended in the cul-de-sac and there was a big water slide and popsicles that the kids enjoyed.

Excited to ride their decorated bikes



Brooke wondering what this is all about
Addy

Let the parade begin

The end of the parade

The boys with Kate and AJ
Brynna
Ben's first slide....looks a little nervous
Blake trying to spin

More excited
Pardon the head, but I thought Blake's expression was great!
Finishing up in the pool at the bottom
Sweet Brooke ready for her nap
Celebrating her first 4th of July. So patriotic!!