4th of July Parade

 Our new neighborhood held a 4th of July parade and party in the park this morning.  Neighbors were encouraged to decorate golf carts, lawn mowers, bikes, etc.  At about 4:00 on July 3rd, Erin and I decided that it would be fun to decorate a float.  So, she and Jeff brought over the 4-wheeler and trailer this morning at 9:00 and we whipped out a decorated float using things we had left over from the boy's birthday parties.  I think it turned out fabulous!

Oh my gosh.  This baby girl is just too cute for words!

 The "float" in front of us was my favorite.  Isn't that tractor amazing?? 

 We had candy that we threw out to the few spectators that showed -- most everyone that participated was IN the parade.  LOL

 The best candy throwing moment probably went to Owen and his throw that landed right in the lap of a gentlement sitting in his golf cart.  Candy sailed through the air, past the passenger in the cart, and landed right in between the legs of that guy.  It was hilarious.  Owen was embarrased; but, it was pretty darn funny.

 At the park, there were hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and ... a fire truck that turned the place into a splash park! 

 Erin talked Liam into running through the water.  None of the other boys would go. 

What a fun way to start off the 4th of July!  I think this needs to be a "families tradition"!

Hope you had a fun and safe 4th, too!