4th.

Sun, stripes, and swimming. The fourth of July is the peak of summer. We spent our morning at our hometown parade. It was nostalgic and fun but also left a little to be desired this year... read more about it  on my SIL Lenore's blog here. We did spice it up a bit with one of my most favorite traditions. We take pictures with as many costumed people as possible. There were some good photo ops. I especially liked "green bug man." What was he selling? No clue. Was his costume in any way related to the 4th of July? Absolutely not. Did he bounce on his tippy toes as he walked? Why yes he did.

After the parade we had naps then swimming, eating, and baseball. Teddy was a trooper on his first Fourth. I think he liked all of the action. He was born into the right family. We like to party. 

Oh and one of the perks of marrying local... we spent our 4th of July with my fam, Phil's fam, AND my brother in laws fam! What a little mafia we have going on here.

 With an American eagle. Is that guy in the back his body guard?

 Only you can prevent forest fires.

 The Chinese dragon is a highlight every year.

 In America it's OK to be weird. Go green bug guy!

Theodore (named after President and Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt) was born patriotic.

 patriotic smoooooooooooooch

 Charlotte and Tara. Who is related to who? It's a big jumble of family.

 showing some WOMAN power with Rosie the Riveter

with some cool Indian dancers