3rd and 4th of July

The 4th of July always manages to spill into 2 days over here.  When we were on Mason Lake, there was always a huge fireworks show on the 3rd, and now that we're not on the lake, we still seem to seek out a show.  So, this year, we watched the fireworks show out at Alderbrook.  Alderbrook is where my mom is just now moving into a new house, but instead of going down to the resort and paying to get in, we found a clearing right up above it and watched from there!  They were a little far away, but it was still an awesome show to watch.
Jayden lost another tooth while biting into a strawberry.

Our view from the top

The boys playing in the dirt waiting for it to get dark.

Willow started collecting rocks.  She claims she wants them for painting on.  So far, we still have a pile in the back of the truck and there has been no mention of painting...

Sisters!  Together again!  Finally!

And some fireworks!

The 4th of July, we packed up and headed to Tumwater's 4th of July Parade.

Sadly, it was a very lame parade.  It was long, and mostly politicians running for office, businesses around town advertising, and hardly any horses, and no one was throwing candy!  Well, no one, except for this one and only clown.

I mean Albertson's came by with a huge truck advertising their new remodel and they were pushing 2 empty shopping carts down the road - they could of at least fill them full of candy!  I didn't even see/hear one marching band.  Lame!  We ended up leaving early.  We fed the kids some food and put everyone down for a rest.  Including the 3 older boys!

Later in the afternoon, we blew up some parachute fireworks.

Then walked around Kaylee's property and the kids did some ninja moves on the rope swing.

Then we let Sam run around in the orchard.  He. Is. Loving!  the long grass to run through.  His ears look like bat wings!

Later in the evening, we lit a bonfire, did some sparklers, lit off a few little fireworks, and roasted s'mores.  It was a perfect 4th of July and it is SO FUN being parked right next door to my sister!