4th of July

    We had a really fun 4th of July this year. We decided to take the kids to the local parade for the first time. It was a blast! We met some of our friends and their kids there and everyone really enjoyed it. We did pick up a few pointers on what to do next year- bring a canopy and cooler and wear shoes instead of flip flops. It was raining in the distance and there were dark clouds around us so we were worried it may rain it out but luckily the rain and thunder stayed at a distance. It was hot but people in the parade were passing out ice pops which the kids ate up. The kids all collected a ton of beads and candy and just really enjoyed watching all of the festivities. After the parade we met my Grandma and Aunt for lunch and then went home to relax for a little while. In the evening Mike's mom came over and then we all went outside for our annual tradition of lighting off fireworks with my brother and the boys. Marissa and Makayla lasted about 5 minutes outside. The fireworks were too loud for them and they just wanted to go inside. Marley always loves being out there and Jack really liked it this year too and stayed outside for several hours. My friend Jenn and her baby girl Niya came over for a little while and the little girls enjoyed playing with her. Marley stayed outside with her cousins until after midnight. She would have stayed longer if there were more fireworks. I know a lot of people complain about fireworks after 10pm but as the mother of young children myself, I say one night celebrating past bedtime isn't going to hurt anyone. Plus it doesn't even get dark until 9pm. They only did fountains in the last hour which don't make noise and they were seeing how many they could have going at once. They got up to 20 before they ran out! Marley slept in until about 10:30 the next morning so I would say she had a great 4th of July! The triplets all woke up ready for another parade and more fireworks. It was really a fun day had by us all.

Standing in front of their fountains

Waiting on the parade to start

M&M are ready!

The roads were closed off

They had their own parade

The moment Jack saw Spiderman

Spiderman coming over to say hi

Marley & Bre

Marissa & Makayla

Beads galore

They were so happy to see Niya

Jack had so much fun with sparklers

Trying to make a record out of the most fountains lit at once

Ending the night with some cookies