Fourth of July

We had a fun and adventurous 4th of July this year.

Some members from our church organized a float celebrating the importance of families and we decided to walk in the parade. We let the older girls decorate their bikes so they could ride along side the float. We really didn't know what to expect. Ben and I haven't marched in a parade since our high school marching band days (I didn't miss carrying the bass drum this time around!), and we really didn't know how the girls would do. But, we figured, why not?

It ended up being hot, but fun. The girls did fantastic- though Claire did get tired by the end. They both said they had fun. Maybe we will do it again next year- we'll see.

 Camille had to make sure Piggy was OK (Camille LOVES Piggy. It is actually Audra's Piggy- she bought it with her own money, but Camille commandeered the pig, and thankfully Audra was OK with it):

Then that night we let off a few very legal fireworks. The girls loved it- it's nice they are easily pleased at this age! We waited until after Camille was in bed for the fun, which proved a brilliant move.