The 4th now

My excitement about the neighborhood parade probably outweighed the kids', as I stayed up late finishing touches after "they" decorated bikes and wagons... but! When the day came, it was so much fun and chaos, even though the sun didn't really come out..

Finn happened to be cruising by the hood just in time to hop in for a festive ride in the parade

Campbell shares my joy of the streamers and flair

Jack Kirby is a force to be reckoned with on a trike

Jbird fresh out of the water on her perch to cheer on the team

Surfing monkey float made by (Campbell's idols) the sweet neighborhood boys

Never. getting off. the trike... this is after approx. 3 wipeouts on the 2-block parade route.

The 4th then...

Words cannot explain the awesomeness of vintage Joe Benz in the Royal Woodlands 4th parade.. I mean...

Parade to pool

Gotta stake your claim on the 4th, right? as I marched the kids down to the pool early to 'reserve' chairs and tables...definitely going to have to steal some paparazzi shots as this is my only mediocre picture from a fun-filled day!

girl shot.. all of the ladies... boys were busy jumping in pool while no one was looking, taking stupid pix on other people's phones.. or napping...or in Justin's case.. in excruciating pain with a broken ankle, unable to get out of bed.. whaamp whaaaamp ;(