July 4th

What another fun 4th of July we had! We started the day by going to a parade. The kids were excited to go until it took too long to get started ("how much longer until it starts?"), and then took to long to get over ("when is this gonna be done?"), and then it was too hot ("I am sweating!"). All by 10am.

We spent the rest of the day doing a lot of nothing, and then went downtown to watch the fireworks. Aubrey enjoyed them a lot more this year, we were far enough away for her to not be too scared by the loud bangs. We walked around downtown some as well, which I don't think we have done since Brian graduated. They have added a lot of cool stuff. Here are some pictures of the day.

They started out waving at all of the people, and firetrucks, and horses, and clowns...

but quickly got tired and sat down. Aubrey tried to find any shade she could.

Watching the fireworks

What gorgeous kiddos. Standing in front of some new structure downtown.

The structure. Not quite sure what it is, but it is pretty.