4th of July

This year we celebrated the 4th of July with friends, the Walsh Family, watching fireworks! Taylor loved hanging with Isabella and mommy & daddy.

Happy 4th of July!

Getting Ready!

Taylor, Michelle, & Jaida

Walking the Route

Fun at the Pool



We began our day with the traditional 4th of July parade. This is our third year with Michelle's family. Taylor & Michelle have a blast riding the golf cart, and it is the hit of the parade! Patty had to miss it due to her recent knee operation, so Ron and I walked the route with the girls. A fun day was had by all with face painting, jumping castle, dunk tank, and swimming at the pool. We held our own fireworks at our house before heading out to see the big ones locally. Taylor decided is was pretty cool twirling with a sparkler! That is one of my favorite memories....running in the Rippee's backyard with a sparkler in each hand! I hope Taylor remembers these fun times too.

Did I mention it was cold?!