We had a fun weekend celebrating Independence Day. The weather even cooperated (something rare for the 4th of July in Washington State) so we spent most of our days outside enjoying the sun. We started our weekend by heading to
Remlinger Farms where we picked 16 pounds of strawberries. Josh promptly turned all of our strawberries into freezer jam and yummy strawberry ice cream!
We probably should have paid for an extra pound of strawberries as Brady just ate his way through the fields!
On the 4th, we started out by enjoying a good old fashion all-American parade. I forgot just how many trucks, motorcycles, cars and fire engines are in parades...Brady was in heaven!
Then we stopped by the park for a picnic and some swing time before the fireworks show...
And to end our day, Abi and I headed to a fireworks show. In an attempt to prevent a repeat of our 4th of July in 2008 where, after waiting all day for the fireworks, we ended up running to the car once the fireworks started with a scared, terrified, crying little girl in tow; I talked to Abi throughout the day about what to expect during the firework show. Her only response to me was, "well, now I am 5 Mom so I want to go". And despite my concerns, she did wonderful, enjoyed the show and we had a good time!
Playing Mom's iPhone while waiting for the fireworks to start.
This year we decorated Abi's bike in red, white and blue and she dressed up as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, complete with red sparkly shoes and Toto in her basket!
Brady rode with his friend, Chase in the wagon (Thanks for the ride Worsleys!)
Claire, Abi & Regen watching the parade
Waving to the cars and trucks as they pass by
It is a requirement that the kids take a picture in front of the shark measuring stick every time we head to the aquarium. Here are some pictures of Abi from March 2008 and our recent trip (July 2011).
We probably should have paid for an extra pound of strawberries as Brady just ate his way through the fields!
Then we stopped by the park for a picnic and some swing time before the fireworks show...
And to end our day, Abi and I headed to a fireworks show. In an attempt to prevent a repeat of our 4th of July in 2008 where, after waiting all day for the fireworks, we ended up running to the car once the fireworks started with a scared, terrified, crying little girl in tow; I talked to Abi throughout the day about what to expect during the firework show. Her only response to me was, "well, now I am 5 Mom so I want to go". And despite my concerns, she did wonderful, enjoyed the show and we had a good time!
Playing Mom's iPhone while waiting for the fireworks to start.
