Happy 4th of July!

We've developed a few traditions for the 4th since we've moved out to Albion. We love that the parade comes right by our house. Riker was so excited for the parade this year, but he was ecstatic about the Doritos we munched on while we waited for it to start.

Maeli has the hang of parades now and she was waiting for the candy to start.

Tucker, also a fan of the chips, got really into the parade this year. He figured out the deal with the candy really fast, but he also really loved watching all the different cars and animals and stuff.
Then we headed over to the picnic in the park. A man with a restored old firetruck gave the kids a ride around the block. Whoa! It made Tucker's (and I think Jeremy's) year!


then we headed over to our friends house to watch the fireworks. Kate kept trying to get Riker to snuggle her, but it was mostly a no go.

Tucker and AJ had lots of Fun getting into Grandma Mertes' stuff while waiting for it to get really dark.

Maeli wanted in on all the action! She fell asleep before the grand finale' though. It was a great show put on by the "Husbands of those associated with Albion."