Festive Fourth

We began the day with the Stillwater Greens Annual Bike Parade. It was a beautiful morning (the warmest 4th of July in 37 years according to the weatherman).

Kate was the cutest girl on the block (according to me), with her festive costume. Thanks grandma, how perfect.

Paige was the luckiest girl on the block, getting to try a popsicle (for breakfast no less) at only 9 monthes old. She had been up for a few hours in the night with a few more teeth breaking through (she's up to 7 now), so I thought it might feel good on her gums. After she got of the shock of eating something cold, I couldn't get it away from her.

So much for a group shot. The kids were too busy enjoying their bikes, friends, treats and sparklers to pause long for a photo.

This is most of the 'basketball crew' of the neighborhood. They are out playing some kind of ball everyday (except Sunday) for as long as they can get away with.

After some yard work, we headed to a BBQ with friends. Then we took a family bike ride to the lake to check out the scene. It was a few miles each direction. The boys did great riding safely while the girls both took a nap. We listened to a few tunes and then headed back for the firework shows.
The kids love the cul-dec-sac 'hands on' fireworks. It was amazing display this year.
And fun to hang out with friends.

But I love the show over the lake from a distance. I just wish I could hear the music....I can't believe Paige could fall asleep with all of the 'bombs bursting in air'. It was certainly a fun-filled day.