Fourth of July Fun

It was definitely a bit challenging having the Fourth of July on a Wednesday. But we had fun nevertheless!

We started out our day with a neighborhood parade. The kids had fun watching the marchers and the firetrucks.

 

 

 

 

And the silly clowns.

The girls, in particular, loved watching these girls on horseback.

 

And we all chuckled at this guy's pants!

Following the parade, we visited some of the vendors and the kids scored free ice pops.

Amanda was happy to pose in front the of the pretty ladies on horseback.

And then we got to do an art project.  The kids mixed together a few ingredients to make a putty/dough-type material.  They thought it was great fun.  Natalie chose pink.

 

 

Will picked green.

And Amanda chose yellow.

Later, we did a little swimming in the pool.  And then we waited and waited and waited for it to get dark.  When mom and dad decided we just could not wait any longer, we decided to light off a few fireworks that we bought at a local stand.  They all pretty much looked like this. 

 

Kind of small potatoes if you know what the real thing looks like.  But to this gang, they were awesome!  Just look at these smiles!

 

 

 

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth!