4th of July Parade, BBQ, Swimming, and BBQ...

So last 4th of July, we woke up thinking it would be just like any other 4th of July...it wasn't. We looked outside to a huge firetruck in the street honking with hundreds of kids on bikes, strollers, wagons, etc. Our neighborhood has its own parade. We had to laugh...who wouldn't? But as time passed and this year's 4th crept closer and closer, we realized that it was pretty neat. Of course, last year I was about 8 months pregnant and this year we had a cute little red, white, and blue dress for the event. Granted we would rather own a lake place, but we don't (any donations?). So, we were fortunate enough to have a great parade, great friends with a great pool, great BBQs (yes plural), and great Spokane fireworks. Here are some pics.





What a great country to live in! God bless the USA!