Happy 4th!

Our Fourth of July has been spent the same way for years now.  A big breakfast at my parents, followed by lots of swimming, followed by a trek down to the park for fireworks.  This year we mixed it up a bit because Ainsley's friend Heidi invited her to walk in the parade downtown.  I've never been in a parade, sad I know.  And I didn't want to deprive Ains of this opportunity.  So to the parade we went to watch Ains, get all patriotic, and get candy .  We found a great spot in the shade and on the grass...score!  And then we enjoyed the show. 

 

Our favorite part of the parade (other than Ainsley of course) was the shirtless biker that rode by.  He seriously seemed to be part of the parade and was following the path and speed of other parade participants.  Not sure what his point was but we appreciated his participation. 

 Owen was especially impressed.

But the bagpipes were pretty good too.

We went home for lunch and then filled the rest of the day with lots of swimming, home made ice cream and slushies, ribs, and of course our trek downtown to Ann Morrison park for the fireworks. But we only took pictures of the parade.  Because we forgot our camera.  Lucky you!