We had a fabulous fourth of July this year! But, first, I have to make a little trip down memory lane...
July, 2007. We were late to the parade and had nowhere to sit. Rookies. We also left early because it was so hot and miserable! Morgan was cooking in my tummy...crazy!
Mallory was a trooper and stayed up until 10:30 to watch the fireworks!
July, 2008. Hot, hot, hot. The Cartwrights joined us last year. We learned the hard way NOT to sit on the sunny side! Duh.
Itty bitty Morgan! She's wearing the same outfit Mallory wore the year before.
And, now, onto 2009...
The day started out at the annual Belton parade. This was our third year, and I think we finally have it figured out. Brad and Oscar set out chairs the night before on the shaded side of the street. They were still there in the morning and it was perfect! There was an actual, for real breeze during the entire parade! The girls did great and loved all of the "floats". I use the term loosely since most were just trucks with people in the back! Highlights include: horses, John Deere tractors, go-cart guys, the big fire truck and the cheerleaders!
Eating blueberry muffins and waiting (sort of) patiently for the parade to begin!
The military were a big part in the parade (obviously) since we're so close to Fort Hood. Everyone would stand and clap as they marched by.
Oh boy! She's excited about something!!
A line of John Deere tractors! Only in a small town....
Morgan was not a fan of the loud Harley motorcycles.
I thought it'd be great to bring along the last of the pinwheels from Mallory's birthday party. They were a hit and kept the girls entertained...and got them out of the house!
After naps (for everyone!) we headed over to a friend's house for a cookout. This was the 3rd year at the Thomas' house and it was a fun night! Everyone brings their own meat and shares sides. The kids run around, get bit by mosquitoes and everyone sweats to death. It's always a good time!
When it started getting dark, we all walked down to the corner of the street and set up our chairs. They were a little later than usual...or so it seemed with the kids getting antsy. And, where was that breeze from the parade? It was so miserable and muggy. Morgan was so gross by the end of the night. Her hair looked like it had gel in it, it was so wet. Poor girl sweats like a boy! Mallory was pretty hilarious during the fireworks. She oohed and aahhed at the appropriate times. She even stood up and clapped at one point! Morgan was more interested in getting in and out of her chair.
Don't the girls look excited...and alike? Crazy!
The girls continued to entertain on the ride home. Mallory played air guitar and drums for us while we blasted some David Crowder. Morgan was so tired, she just barely got her arm up and down to "play" the drums...but she stayed awake, and that was key!
It was a great day, full of friends, food and fireworks!
2 comments:
Noooo John Deere pictures. Shannon, I thought your Grandfather trained you better than that (we love IH only!).
Looks like you guys had a good ole fashioned (fun and sweaty) 4th!!
Dad
Oops! I didn't say we were fans...although they were pretty impressive!!
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