Fourth of July Parade

Our kids have asked for the last 11 months when they get to do the parade again. No, not Macy's Thanksgiving Day or the 24th of July Pioneer Parade in Salt Lake.
They meant the Fourth of July  neighborhood parade.
On their bikes.
We live in the best area and celebrating America's birthday is so much fun around here. No need to go to an event to be entertained for this holiday. It's pretty much one big block party here from the 9 a.m. parade to the p.m. firework extravaganza.
 It's the best and we love it (although this year we weren't around for the night show)!

Chris had to work during the day.
 It's funny how appalled people seem to get when he has to work a holiday or a weekend. They act like he has a terrible job or something, which is funny to me because  in reality, it's a pretty darn good one! I don't know about you, but illnesses at our house don't just occur M-F, 8-5. And I'm sure glad we can get medicine when we need it! Just sayin'. And he's not working 60 hour weeks. Just a regular 40! If you want to work in healthcare, that's just how it is, odd hours.  I am so grateful everyday that he picked the profession that he did. It's perfect for him, he will always have a good, secure job, and even better, he enjoys it!
There you have it.
 Apparently I needed to get that off my chest. :)

Onto the Fourth.
Emmie and her cute friend, Braylen.
The flyers for the parade didn't get out this year, so the turnout wasn't nearly as good as usual, but our kids still loved it and that's all that mattered!

Lexi and her porcelin doll friend, Millie. Isn't she striking?!



P and his buddy, Baden. Notice the smoky background. The mountain went up in flames a day or two prior and it had us all a little nervous for a while there. Pretty crazy. There obviously was a ban placed on fireworks so the usual neighborhood show didn't happen. Although I was told (because we were in Provo) that the firework show that night WAS the mountain. Our neighbors barbequed and got together despite the ban.

How cute is this little lemonade stand? Free drinks for the parade goers!
And Emmie's infamous Jessie boots made their appearance once again! My mom bought them for her 2 years ago, 3 sizes too big for Halloween, and it's a good thing because these babies have been well-used!
Kids parade - a success!