4th of July!

The 4th of July is definitely one of my favorite holidays.  It has sun, family, friends, patriotism, good ol' BBQ and a laid back feeling of FUN!  This year my brother Robert got to visit us.

He is in Colorado for a summer internship, and was able to come over for a long weekend.  It was short and sweet!

For the second time, our neighborhood had its annual parade.  I was able to sing the National Anthem with Cloudburst at my side and really enjoyed the colors ceremony.

There was quite a good turnout, considering how many people travel.

Everyone got all decked out to ride or walk!  It was so fun for the kids.

I brought our karaoke machine and we had lots of fun performances.

Sunrise just wanted to be held!

After the parade we had a few people over for a backyard BBQ.

This time of year is so nice.  We love the hot weather and the chance to swim.

Sunrise was convinced that he is a big kid like everyone else.  "Why can't I just jump in Dad??"

Then he discovered that the hose had a small leak at a connection... and thought it was a very convenient drinking fountain just for him.

Sunrise loved Uncle Robert!  Loved pulling off his face, that is...

Actually Robert was great with him and with all the kids.  He's a great catch ladies!

Then we geared up for fireworks.  Some friends brought little parachute men that the kids loved to go chase (anyone else read "The Kite Runner"?).  It was such a fun day, can't wait til next year!!