4th of July

Our 4th of July celebration this year was right in the middle of an 8 day power outage due to a crazy wind storm we had had. And it was 100 degrees. But we managed to attend our neighborhood Independence Day celebration, the Dublin parade (no pics) and a friends party. Here are some pics of the Brookside Independence Day celebration.

 Stroller parade

 One of Olive's best little friends was riding a rocket bike for the decorating contest. She won!

 Olive loved climbing in the bounce house!

 Olive really, really, really wanted to have her face painted. We waited in line for a LONG time and her patience was tried but look at that happy face once it was her turn!

She ended up with a kitty cat with a red bow on its head AND it was glittery. She loved it!

 Papa and a sleepy Evie.

A few days later, we attended the Hatchs 4th of July Celebration! It was great fun- good bbq, a stroller parade, the Pledge of Allegiance, and even an Elmo pinata for the kids....and then the adults because the pinata proved too tough for the kiddos!

We don't have pics of the adults taking their turns but it was hilarious. One spouse was blind-folded while the other told them when to swing. Despite the crazy storm and the damage sustained, we had a great holiday and appreciated being able to celebrate our country and the freedom we enjoy!