Fun on the Fourth

It was a sunny Fourth of July this year! We started off the day getting dressed in our red, white and blue for the pancake breakfast at our church.
We enjoyed pancakes, bacon and hot chocolate and then listened to a patriotic program. My little kids enjoyed hanging out with their friends on the curb.
My Dad was the special presenter. He served in the army and worked for the government for many years. I am very lucky to live so close to my parents and be able to see them in action.My brother Bryce was there too and here he is holding my nephew Elliot. The highlight of the breakfast for Holly was seeing this giant dragonfly and taking a photo of it.

In the evening we headed to our city hall where thousands had gathered to visit and wait for the fireworks display. Some friends from church came and sat with us and we had a great time visiting and letting the kids run around. This was our first time to view the fireworks. They were amazing and loud (of course). Our kids all stayed awake to see them at 10pm.

Today I am thankful that:

*we got to go to Idlywood beach park and play in the sand and water.

*both Holly and Emily had a friend over, when just one has a friend over the other one feels sad.

*It is going to be sunny and warm (70's) all week.