Since this is our last summer in Columbus I wanted to take advantage of a lot of the 4th of July festivities they have here (we've missed the fun for the past two years!). I had heard good things about the Hilliard parade and it did not disappoint. Just about every float, truck or group parading by throws out candy to the kids and so the boys thought they were in heaven. I was in heaven when they came by with tons of Chik-Fil-A coupons!
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| Waiting patiently for the parade to start. |
One of the groups passed out these American flags and I had previously told the boys if they waved their flags people would give them candy. They never put the flags down after that, and never stopped waving for that matter. The weather ended up being pretty nice for that morning also. It never rained, but stayed cloudy enough that it wasn't too hot outside.
After the parade we met at a friend's house for a yummy BBQ and had fun chatting with friends.
We weren't sure if we would keep the boys up for fireworks (since they didn't start until 9:45), but hey, it's the 4th of July!! You got to see fireworks!! We met friends again at a park for a late BBQ and let the kids play until the show was ready. The fireworks were being shot from another park about a mile away, but the view was perfect from where we were. The boys reaction to the first several fireworks was priceless. It involved a lot of screaming for joy and giddy laughing.
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| Ryan and Tate sit back and take it all in. |
Tate was pretty diligent about keeping a hold of his flag for several days after the 4th. In this picture, he was supposed to either be going to bed or taking a nap (in his crib by the way), but apparently had gotten out to do some reading before he crashed. But even extreme fatigue cannot break his grip on his patriotic duties.
This does not have to do with the 4th of July, except for the fact that this crime fighting league tries to preserve freedom, justice and the American way. Our evenings usually include at least one game of superheros, robots or fighting pillows (we basically get to throw pillows at each other--it's surprisingly fun).
All I can say is watch out Bad Guys, we're coming to get you!!
3 comments:
A little glimpse into my future, eh? I may have to call you up for some pointers.
P.S. You look great!!!
Crime is running away in fear. Don't you love having a house full of boys?
HAAAHAHAHA! So hilarious!!! So glad you had a great time on the 4th (one of my fav holidays too)! Good to see you're bringing the boys up with gool ol' American values - free candy, BBQ, parades, fireworks and flags - it's the best! Love the death grip on the flag while napping. Maybe he thinks people will still give him candy if he holds on to it, or maybe he's dreaming they are :) Love you guys! Miss ya! 'Rin, you & the lumpkin are looking so cute! Can't wait.
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