July 4th Festivities

I'm just now getting caught up on blogging and finally made it to the July 4th Festivities! We had another wonderful Lake Barcroft Parade this year. Instead of the stroller, the girls decorated their bikes for the parade. Mom and dad had to do a bit of pushing/guiding and there was a little walking by the girls (there are some big hills in our neighborhood!), but for the most part they did a great job riding the parade route. The parade ended at the beach and we all had lemon aid and cookies -- nothing beats this neighborhood!!!

Ella decorating her bike.


Katie and Mommy working on hers.

The whole family, including Mimi, was in on the decorating fun.

Riding up Fiddlers Green, guided by the sound of the bass drum...

And, here's the (nearly) World Famous Lake Barcroft Band kicking off the parade.

Ella in front of a group of Lincolns, celebrating Lincoln's 200th birthday!

Katie getting ready to roll.

Daddy and Katie taking a little break from riding.

PS: Notice the SAME red & blue dresses (now shirts!) the girls have on... check out last year's July 4th blog and you'll see that they've worn them for 4 years now -- Aunt Bonnie keeps telling me I should let Old Navy know how much wear we've gotten out of these dresses - we could be their next ad campaign!
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Later that evening we headed to the Pentagon parking lot to see the fireworks on the Mall -- it was a great view and not too loud and we were home in a jiff -- perfect ending to a GREAT day! Happy Independence Day America!!!