4th of July

The day before the 4th, mom, J.D., Lily and I went to the lake to see what the vendors had to offer this year. We also stopped by the Kids Fest area where we saw a magician do his act called "Ministry through Mystery". After that J.D. got to do a few games, got a painting on his arm, and we got to go through the petting zoo, although he was a little too scared of most of the animals to touch them.

The magician

J.D. showing off his train

A picnic lunch that Grandma packed

Lily enjoying her lunch






Celebrating the 4th...

We went to the parade!

We were unable to get upfront, but some nice people gave J.D.

some of their candy and a popsicle.

After the parade we headed over to my mom and dad's for our annual 4th of July BBQ

J.D. found playmate!




Setting off some fireworks...
Aaron style


Getting inventive...
Notice the duct tape?
They got some good results!


At the park, waiting for it to get dark for the fireworks