The 4th of July

The 4th has always been one of my favorite holidays. I am just such a summer girl and love outdoor festivities. This year we decided to take Wright to the Park Cities parade. I have so many memories of doing this every year growing up and I wanted him to enjoy it. We went all out on decorating his wagon for him to ride in style. A friend tipped us off on how to get great seats in the shade, so Brendan went up to the parade route at 6:30 am to set up our chairs and blankets. When we got back there around 9am, our seats were still there and we had the perfect spot. It wasn't even too hot in the shade!

Wright had a blast watching the floats. He especially loved the police and fire trucks with their sirens and of course grabbing all the candy that people threw. It was funny because all the bigger kids would run and grab the good candy and he would run after and get all the leftovers...he got tons of peppermints and gutter candy ;) He had a few donut holes and three lollipops and was on a complete sugar high when we left! But what else is the 4th about!?? That afternoon post naps, we met the Hannahs and the Woodards at Catherine's dad's house to swim, then headed to the Hannahs in Plano for dinner. What a great day!

All decorated and ready to go...

Brendan had the great idea to buy this thermometer for the sign.

The Brewers let us park a at their house and Charles took a quick ride in the wagon.

Family pic, if only Wright would smile :)

He loved the fans they passed out.

So patriotic, waving his flag.

The moms.

These beads are fun to play with.

Lollipop number 1...

Lollipop number 2...

Lollipop number 3.

Wright and Turner.

Headed back to the car, SO hot!

Eleanor, Wright and Turner in the pool.