The Fourth of July

Oh I love this Holiday. We woke up early Saturday morning and headed downtown for the parade. We parked close to my favorite bagel shop then walked two blocks down for the sweetest spot to watch the parade. My family arrived soon after and we all sat and watched. This was our first 4th of July Parade in Boise and apparently they are known for being "wet" parades. Squirt guns and water balloons. Fortunately for us, the people on the floats only get those that get them first. We all had a great time. Brode loved all the candy and all the different characters and different trucks that went by. He especially loved the fire engine. 

Later that evening we got together with some friends for a BBQ. We seriously are the luckiest people in the world, because we got to use Ty and Andrea's amazing backyard while they were out of town. The house they are in over looks the park that the fireworks for set off at. So we seriously had the best seats in the house. Thank you thank you, Ty and Andrea. We wish you were with us!

Enjoying our breakfast.

The whole family waiting for the parade to start.

Micah and the boys with their cool American Flags, that were

"made in China". 

Happy Ham!

Oh so excited. Brode's shaking the Fireman's hand.

Water balloons flew from the crowds and hit the firemen.

So the firemen stopped to get them back.

You've got to click on the picture. You can see the hose.

He's drenching the crowd. Awesome!!

At Ty and Andrea's Home.We sat in a circle and 

played a classic game. Catch Phrase. 

(L-R) Phil Meyer, Whitney Meyer, Me, Seth and April Hansen

and Wendy and Beau Manwaring. Graham was resting inside 

and Brode was running around.

 

A Family Picture, before the Fireworks started.

Brode thought the Fireworks were awesome. 

Graham not so much. He's whole body shook. He was so frightened

at the beginning, but later warmed up. 

What an awesome day! Thanks Family for making it so.