4th of July 2013

This morning we were up for some swimming while the men were out fishing. Then it was time to get ready to head into town for the parade! This is our 3rd year coming up here now and each year it has been a scorcher on the 4th! Luckily the Praeger family continues to bring their tent. It has been a life saver. But we all still have fun. After we catch as much candy as possible, we head to the park for a bite to eat and a few beers before heading back to swim some more.  Rowan was totally into the dunk tank at the park (only have pictures on my phone) And since it was so warm, Lilly volunteered to go into the dunk tank. So then Rowan was even more interested. She and Karen spent lots of money throwing the ball at the dunk tank. Due to Rowan's age, they would let her push the tank button if she missed with the ball. And of course there were prizes for every try!

Most people are spent early on the 4th of July because of all of the fresh air, heat and beverages consumed. But we always manage to stay up for the fireworks. Luckily Rowan crashed for an unexpected nap so she will be awake long enough for the Grandpa Bill firework show. We almost got carried away by the mosquitos again this year, but we survived.