I always love the 4th of July holiday-- I love the warm weather, cookouts, fireworks, being with family & friends... I felt a little crafty the day before July 4th so the kids made a fireworks craft. We used twisted up pipe cleaners in the shape of fireworks and dipped them in paint, then added glitter.
On the day before July 4th we always go up to Burlington to a giant party given at the home of a church family's son, an attorney who has a huge house & yard. There's usually at least 300 people there-- he has tons of food & drinks, a bounce house for the kids, lawn games, and fireworks. We didn't stay late enough for the fireworks this year, but we still enjoyed the food.
On July 4th, as we've done the past 3 years, we went to the parade in Bristol, VT-- the longest running parade in the state. It's always really fun. We also always get friend bread dough (think funnel cake, only with maple syrup on it), which even Jacob enjoyed!
The parade always seems to run late so we wait forever. The kids played on the playground a little while but it was pretty hot. Jacob got tired and cranky but didn't fall asleep until the parade actually started-- I guess he needed the noise. He slept through probably the first half of the parade then sat and watched quietly from his stroller.
The kids were candy- catching experts by the end, even Abigail this year. They always ran out and dived to get as much as possible and we ended up with a huge bag-ful by the end.
As if we didn't party enough, that evening we had a cookout at church with another group. The kids enjoyed lawn games and running around outside.
Then we came home and enjoyed sparklers on the porch in our pajamas. What a day!
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