4th of July

Lots of pictures to enjoy on this blog! Our 4th of July celebration started a week early. We went to Ellsworth the last weekend in June to enjoy their firework show. Mom had a yummy BBQ supper and then Layne, Brynn, and I went to see my friends Marissa and Caleb's amazing new house while mom and dad took Caden to the rec. center to enjoy the fun there. We tracked down Caden going down the big slide about a million times!

Brynn got in on some of the jumping fun--but there were a lot of big kids in her way--so she decided riding the little carousal car was more fun!

What a great little driver!

We enjoyed visiting with good friends and eating funnel cakes and snow cones--plus the firework show was wonderful--it is one of my favorite Ellsworth Weekends!

Big smiles for mom in our cute 4th of July shirts!

We headed to the farm 4th of July weekend to help with harvesting, planting, and any other farm item my kids could get a hold of. I think by next year, Caden will be about ready to drive the combine himself--Aunt Kristi is a very good teacher and he was telling mommy all I needed to know and more! Brynn is also modeling her new dress from Aunt Janell and drinking--this girl is my drinker so far!

We all got some 4-wheeler time--once again--big grins and one of my favorite pictures!

July 3rd was the 4th of July party at the Parry Farm--it rained that morning, so harvesting and planting were put on hold and we got the house and yard ready for guests.
Time to break out ladder ball.

Daddy's turn.

Caden's turn--if I remember right Kristi and Caden beat Daddy's team!

Time for company and some fireworks--Caleb and friend Michael were put in charge of fireworks that night and gave us a wonderful show!

Time to eat--Caden and Conner--before long though, these two had moved outside to seat with Kristi and Adriane--worked for me!

More food and fun!

Brynn and Greyson--sporting cute flag shirts are ready to do some poppers.

Fun and hugs for Aunt Kristi!

Double duty--I don't know who is happier--Kristi or the kids!

We used a grinder and crushed some ice for some great snowcones.

Firework time!

Grape snowcone break!

Some of the family headed up to the roof for a better view--Caden went with Kristi for a bit and thought he was pretty big stuff!

Conner and his Daddy enjoying the view.

Brynn and Aunt Clarice and Jess and Greyson all snuggled in enjoying the show!

Daddy and Brynn having fun with sparklers--Caden did not like the sparklers this year--he thought they would burn his hand off--so he just watched--I guess I would rather him be safe then sorry!

Enjoying some yummy homemade icecream as the finale! Our cousin Jamie also started the evening off by playing the National Anthem on her violin beautifully--thanks Jamie!

Monday, the 4th, we headed home and went to Oakdale Park--they had a party in the park with free food and old fashion games--it was hot but fun! We enjoyed free hot dogs, chips, pop, watermelon, and icecream bars! There were long lines, but they went fast as it was grab and go. Our friends Ryan, Jill, and Jack met us for lunch and then we let Brynn and Caden play a few free games before heading home to air conditioner and naps!

Jack and his Daddy enjoying icecream!

Caden with his icecream--eat it fast buddy!
We enjoyed the firework show in Salina that night and watched as a lot of other Salina people shot off fireworks as well--one of my favorite holidays--Happy 4th of July Everyone!