Keeping with tradition, we spent the night at my parents' house on the 3rd so we could attend the annual party. My brother, sister and I used to have a party on the 3rd every year (the party looks a little different now than it did then). This year my sister added the first annual hot dog eating contest. That was entertaining!
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| Will, Matt, Michelle, Katie, and Evan |
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| The Winner! |
The morning of the 4th, Nana and I took the boys in to a neighboring town for a big parade. It was SO hot!
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| Nolan, Nana, and Nash |
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| Nolan loved the firetrucks and tractors |
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| Me with Captain American and Spidey |
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| Gotta wave at the Case combine |
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| Nash excited about the bag of candy he collected |
As soon as the parade ended, we hurried back to the van to take advantage of the air conditioning. Then back to Nana and Papa's for more food and fun.
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| Miss Claire looking very festive |
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| Great Grandma loving on Claire |
In the afternoon we enjoyed another parade, this one involved lots of water.
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| Getting ready to throw some water balloons at the parade floats |
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| Trying to get Daddy, Justin and Spencer wet |
As the sun started to set, the boys tried out the sparklers. It took them a few tries to warm up to the idea of holding a flame.
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| Nash and Keegan |
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| Nini couldn't resist putting on a show with the giant sparkler |
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| Great Grandma and Nolan playing before the fireworks started |
I resisted attempting to take pictures of the fireworks this year. It seems like I try every year and can't quite figure out the right setting. We had a front yard full of people and the show was awesome. The worst part about the 4th being in the middle of the week is trying to get out of town after the show is over. It takes a while...we got home about midnight. Thank you Nana and Papa for hosting another great party to celebrate the good ol' USA!
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