Fourth of July

The evening before the Fourth of July was the town's firework display.  Papa and Grandma were able to join us this year to see the amazing display the town puts on.  Emily and Garrett still don't like the loud booms but we managed to use headphones to lessen the noise and they have started to enjoy the show.

We woke up bright and early on the Fourth of July to pouring rain which was going to make the 5K race in town a little more interesting for the spectators and runners.  We arrived to find an incredible turn out for the local race and Daddy was ready to run.  Daddy is right next to the man in the Dr. Seuss American style hat.

The kids were so excited to see the race and I was thankful to have help because we were getting soaked.  We managed to find every umbrella in the house and stayed somewhat dry while we waited for Daddy near the finish line.

Brian finished in an amazing time of 19 minutes and we were all so proud of him.  Papa even had to admit it was a pretty good time.  And he didn't even get lost.

By the end of the race and a walk to Dunkin Donuts, the clouds parted and it was a beautiful sunny day, all within a matter of an hour.  So we found a nice spot and watched the parade through town.

Everyone was in a patriotic mood.

It was a fun day to celebrate the U.S.A. and the parade was really entertaining.