Fourth of July Weekend 2009

We had a great, and busy, 3-day weekend for the 4th this year.

We started our celebrating on the 3rd, with Brayden's parade at camp.

Then, that evening, we went continued our tradition of going to our good friend's party. They live only a couple of blocks away from where some of the area's best fireworks are, and we have a great view, lots of good food, and terrific company!

The actual 4th was miserable weather wise, and all area festivities were cancelled until the following day. However, that didn't "dampen" our fun- our good friends/neighbors still went on with their party. They even brought the bounce house inside the living room for the kids. (I have to say, they are way cooler parent's than we are- I don't see that happening at our house!)

The next day was back to being gorgeous weather, and the fireworks were rescheduled for that night. Our house is within blocks of where they are set off, so we decided to have an impromptu "small" get together- which quickly grew to more than 50 people! We had a wonderful time grilling out, and hanging out with friends. The kids had a blast as well running, playing, swinging, swimming, and bouncing in the bounce house.

What could be a better weekend than one filled with lots of friends, lots of good food, some fireworks, and a lot of fun?!?!