Happy 4th of July

Another 4th of July weekend as come and gone. I really enjoyed this weekend because I got to do all of my favorite activities and they were spaced over a few days.

Friday: Centerville Bike Parade

Even though it can get a little hot, the kids LOVE to be part of the kids bike parade in Centerville. They have a fair with bounce machines, food stands at the park afterwards and fireworks. It usually is a late night for the kids but the fireworks make it worth the wait! Most of the night is spent lounging in camp chairs or laying on a blanket hanging out with family. Here is a great 'Blarbing' picture:

Above: Lily's First year riding a bike on her own. She went the whole way! YAY!

Below: Amelia is Queen of Sheba in the wagon that Pete pulled.

Neighborhood Breakfast - Monday Morning

This breakfast is an act of love for any of those who are in charge of food prep. Pete's parents were at the church at 5:30 AM to start cooking the eggs and sausage. I was glad that this weekend we had a good two day breather to just stay home and do projects.

Neighborhood parties

We had two parties this weekend with good food, friends and lots of fun for the kids. I wanted to make cupcakes. Thanks to Pete, he made the cupcakes Sunday night when I was too tired. It's not a holiday without some cute cupcakes!

Tonight we are lighting off fireworks at a neighbors house. I bought the newly legal aerial fireworks and Pete doesn't want to shoot them off by our house since we are almost done with our remodel. I'll upload some pictures of our house when it is ALL DONE. I was tempted to post a quick picture .. but I will wait for the BIG REVEAL! ;-)

I'm grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy to live in such a great country. GOD BLESS AMERICA!