4th of July

We had a really fun 4th of July this year. Derek had the whole day off (until 8 pm). Along with "Auntie" Jen and Grammy and Grandpa Norton, we joined in the celebration in the city of Edmonds. We got into our patriotic gear and walked in the children's parade. (Ben slept the whole time, right until we got to our seats for the regular parade!) The girls both enjoyed the parade and the CANDY especially.
Then "Uncle" Mike and "Uncle" Leroy and "Aunt" Jonna added to the party and we had pretzel dogs and other yummy food.
I sent Derek to buy poppers and "a couple of other fireworks." Derek bought a few more than I suggested. The girls burnt out on the fireworks pretty early (pun intended...). We are going to bring our extras to Utah, since we will be there over the 24th. I must say that the fireworks weren't amazing quality. 2 out of the 4 ground flowers didn't spin. Bummer! Plus, we were doing them in broad daylight because it doesn't get dark here until way after bedtime. But soon our little family will be old enough to stay up for some real fireworks. Our neighborhood was popping and crackling like crazy, but all of us went right to sleep.
Libby "exhausted" after the children's parade. Don't worry, her energy came back as soon as people started giving out candy in the parade.
Auntie Jen with Sarah--what an amazing view-- the girls and the Puget Sound behind them ;)
My Little Firecrackers! (That is what their shirts actually say--and how true it is!)
My "Stud Muffin". (One of them...the other one is in the picture with Libby :)
Libby wearing her cute 4th of July headband. She tilted her head at just the wrong moment, but I love the look on her face.