Happy 4th of July!

We had a great 4th of July this year!  Since my mom's birthday falls on the 4th, we always use her birthday as a great excuse for a family get-together/cookout/swimming party!

 

The kids were so excited to go to Granna's birthday parade in Keene!  They truly think that the parade is for her even though I've explained numerous times that it is because we are celebrating the 4th of July.  Either way, they always have a great time at the parade!

We started the morning with donuts in the back of Granstan's truck while we waited for the parade to begin.  After that, Cory and Parker played catch while the girls picked the best spot to get the most candy!

The kids quickly remembered from last year that the more they waved to the people on the floats, the more candy they got!

After lunch and rest time, Emily, Jon and the kids came into town so we headed over to Granna's for dinner and swimming.

We ended the evening with cake and ice cream for Granna's birthday. 

We are so blessed to live in a wonderful country and even more blessed to have such a wonderful Granna!  We had a great time celebrating both of them today!