Once again, a great 4th of July has come and gone. You can tell me it was hot at 100 degrees, but you can't convince me. It was perfect. So perfect that Jeff & I worked in the yard this afternoon before the festivities commenced.
Our traditions begun last year, and they are just so fun it is now an annual event. Hopefully next year will be held in our luscious green backyard (that is currently dirt and weeds).
We had a delicious dinner with all the fixin's.
Then we decorated our bikes and wagons and had our now annual parade down the block and around the park. 
We must have looked so festive that by the end, we had gathered quite the crowd (it was kinda funny!).
And before we knew it, random kids were trying to "blend in" to our family photos!(hey buddy, try wearing red, white and blue next time!)
Homemade ice cream was the best treat. Grandma Susan made her dad's famous lemon ice cream, and I made a strawberry ice cream. They were so yummy!
We capped off the night with a fireworks extravaganza - put on in front of Jane & Aaron's house in the street. We do love that fireworks are legal here (vs. Arizona where you can't even light a sparkler), and the kids had lots of fun picking out which one to do next.
Thanks Jane for the photos, and to you and Aaron and Susan for a great holiday! Till next year!
