4th of July Celebration

I didn't get pictures of every activity, because there was a lot going on and I got roped into helping with the greased pole climb. But we had SO much fun- even the 20 minute pouring rain episode! Here are some of the higlights:

Addy in the foot race. (red shirt, white skirt in the center- with Sydney holding her):
My brother getting the greased pole climbing ready.
Syd, Addy and Matthew. So happy to celebrate!
Addy and cousin Mathew:
More cousins joined the scene:
Addison looking for coins in the traditional money in the hay:
She got lots of coins and was SO excited!
The tug of war with the firetruck spray. Nathan in red/white stripes: (he never gave up)
Cousins and Jessica...Such good kids!
Playing on the playground just before the parade:
Parade time! Always a favorite: Willy the clown- I don't think he'll ever retire~!
Too many fireworks...couldn't light them all. Each family brought more than this even...we are going to light the rest of them on the 24th since we got rained out.

Sweet Grandpa King enjoying the fireworks on the porch:

Fireworks time!
Cute cousins (and Mikayla) enjoying the fireworks:


Love to have the same traditions year after year. It's what makes life memorable.