4th of July

4th of July weekend started early on the 3rd with Eric coming in town and going to Water Country. It's always more fun with cousins!

The morning of the 4th, we helped the kids decorate their bikes and got ready for our neighborhood's bike parade.

Bonnie was at the front of the pack with some of the big kids. 

This was Riser's first year participating and he did great!

Then we went to Katie's pool and had some family pool time which was so nice!

That evening we went to a neighbor's house for hamburgers and river time with friends.

Bonnie got to ride on a jet ski for the first time and loved it.

Riser didn't last in the river too long as he couldn't really keep up with the girls, but Bonnie had a blast and could have swam all night.

We went home for a quick bath before going to our neighborhood beach for fireworks. This is the first year we've let the kids stay up late enough to watch them - which means it's also the first year I've seen them here as well! 

They were beautiful! Another neighbor gave the kids these sparkler swords which they were very excited about. After about one second Riser decided it was not for him and passed it off.

On Sunday we all went to Mom and Dave's for family dinner - it was a wonderful feast! I love that we've started family dinners and it was so nice Eric was able to be here for this one. 

Proud to be American - Happy 4th!