Fourth of July

We had a great Fourth this year.  Emily, Kate, Gavin and I got up and went to the Riverdale parade with the family.  The kids had so much fun!!!  

Gavin didn't remember the parades from last year, so he especially enjoyed it.  He went CRAZY when they started throwing candy.  Each time before he'd run out to collect the candy, he did this cute little dance.  I really wish I would have had my camcorder because it was HILARIOUS!  One time as he was bringing in his loot, he got hit in the back by more candy.  He turned around and said "HEY!!!  What was that for?"  He is one unique kid.  Unique is a good word for him.  He is so much fun and always enjoys himself.  He had a big smile on his face during the entire parade and loved waving at everyone that went by.

Emily was the candy queen.  She collected more than anyone else.  And I'm pretty sure it's all gone by now.

This is my mom and Kate

My brother, Tyson and Emily

Travis and Tyler stayed home to set up our trampoline.  We finally got the fence put in... THANK YOU Travis!!!  And the kids were really anxious to set up the tramp.  After the parade, they met us at my parents for breakfast.  Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit... you name it!  It was lots of fun!

After breakfast, we went to see Ice Age 3.  The kids loved it, but I think that Gavin was a little bit nervous.  It was a fun show.

We have been running pretty hard lately, with late nights three or four nights in a row.  At 6:30, Gavin got a little (OK, A LOT!)  whiny.  I picked him up and snuggled him for a minute and he fell asleep.  He hasn't fallen asleep in my arms for a long time.  I couldn't believe how big he has gotten.  When did that happen?  Anyway, that ruined our plans for fireworks, so I took the kids on a bike ride instead.  After the bike ride, Emily and I laid out on the trampoline and watched the neighbors shoot off illegals.  She thought that was SUPER fun.  

It was a great day, even without the fireworks :)