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4th of July Recap

4th of July is a big family day for us. The park by our house has always had 4th of July celebrations that start with a bike parade for the kids. My sister and I have each won several years when we were younger and now it's time for the next generation to take over. My nephews have each won and my niece won last year and this year. Hopefully Rex can follow along and win in the next years.



Isn't he just adorable! I think he should have won!



My niece took 2nd place!


 Daddy had to walk with him because he didn't quite have the pedals down yet.


Time to eat! BBQ! A 4th of July tradition!


 Yes the pregnant lady had to stuff her face!


Water play with all the cousins!


 Eating yummy ice cream!


 Making a mess!


 Playing with poppers while we are waiting for it to be dark for fireworks!


 He had a blast throwing them at Daddy's feet.


Cleaning up his mess!


He thought it was so much fun to use the broom!


Found a praying mantis in the field while waiting for the fireworks to start! (It is in the picture just really hard to see.)


Watching the test firework right after he got the praying mantis on his hand.


Isn't this the perfect picture?!?! So adorable! 


He really enjoyed letting it crawl all over him...


however it made Mommy a little nervous the closer it got to his face.


Liked the fireworks but not the noise!


Our family photo watching the fireworks!


My favorite fireworks!


This is how close we were to the fireworks. No zoom! We found our favorite place to go for years to come!


He actually fell asleep during the show but it was right before the finale so he woke up for that because of the noise. Daddy had to carry him back to the car because he was to sleepy to walk that far. Mommy had to stop and the grocery store on the walk back to use the bathroom but the good part I got picked up instead of walking the rest of the way to the car.

Overall, we had a great 4th of July like every year! I'm so glad that we get to spend it with family and just enjoy time together!





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  1. Stephanie @ My Messmerized LifeJuly 11, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Looks like fun! Thanks for linking up with TAT.

    Stephanie @ My Messmerized Life

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  2. dani-khailaJuly 11, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    aww looks like u guys had lots of fun the bike parade is cool i was there was something like that around me. the praying mantis perfect pic <3

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  3. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    The praying mantis pic should be one you frame! Enter the photo canvas giveawy on my blog and maybe you will win and can get it in a canvas! It is so cool!

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