We got back from Boise just in time for the neighborhood parade. Every year the neighborhood kids decorate their bikes and scooters and ride up and down the streets. We have an elderly man, Carl, who lives by himself on our street and one of the neighbors got an ATV and drove Carl down the street so he could be the Grand Marshal of the parade.
While we were waiting, Aaron introduced Andrew to snap pops. He taught him how to throw them and step on them. AJ loved it.
After the parade went by, we met down at the cul-de-sac for popsicles and visits with the neighbors. We love our little neighborhood.
Our neighbor across the street had family visiting for the weekend. They have a great grandson who is 18 months and he and Andrew had a lot of fun playing together. They set up a little pool in the front yard and he and Andrew jumped in, clothes and all. After “swimming” some, they played blocks on the front porch.
Later we went out to my parents for a BBQ and fireworks. We ate yummy food and made smores in grandpa and grandma’s fire pit and then did fireworks.
This was the first time Andrew roasted a marshmallow. He was in heaven…fire and marshmallows, what more could a little boy want?!
Aaron introduced Andrew to smoke bombs, which he liked. Aunt Kate bought a set of fireworks that had a tank, boat, plane and cars in it. Andrew loved flying his plane around. Andrew wasn’t too sure about the sparklers but liked the big fireworks as long as they weren't squealing or whistling. He didn’t last too long and fell asleep on my lap.
We had a great 4th of July with family and friends. Happy Birthday America!
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