The 4th on the 12th

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Our day began with a neighborhood parade…

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Followed by a trip to Grammy’s for a family barbeque, where the annual 4th photo of the siblings and cousins is always a must…

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Followed by a trip back home for sparklers and fireworks!

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It was too hot to get on the computer last week to post these pictures, hope you don’t mind I’m so late!!  Much cooler this week – looking forward to catching up with you all soon!! 

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Brian Miller said…
wonderful pics...you can celebrate like that anyday...big smiles.
July 12, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Unknown said…
Love the title! I have been such a slacker on blogging its ridiculous!

I love the shot of them at the parade. so cute.
July 12, 2010 at 2:47 PM
McGillicutty said…
totally cute pictures... this is what it's all about!!!!!!!
July 12, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Connie said…
Fun!! Looks like a great time and everyone dressed up really nice too!
July 12, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Roxy said…
Love the outfits...Eli takes the cake!! I remember you having the parade last year!GREAT to hear about the half!!! GO GIRL!!
stay cool...or are you having any of this humidity out WEST?
July 12, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Stacy said…
Seriously adorable.
July 12, 2010 at 8:41 PM
HeatherOz said…
Looks like fun! I miss sparklers. They are illegal here until December, so you can bet we'll be goin' sparkler crazy next year!
Is it the heat that has been making it impossible for me to keep up with blogs?
I'm just gonna go with THAT!
July 12, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Liz Mays said…
That sounds like fun! Eli's outfit cracks me up!
July 13, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Unknown said…
Love the photos, looks like you all had a great time! I miss having little ones around the holidays. Always so much more fun!
July 13, 2010 at 4:56 AM
Unknown said…
Love all the pics - but the first and last - priceless! :) Glad that you guys had a good 4th!
July 13, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Three Js said…
Sure looks like a fun time! It would be great to join you one year for the parade and fireworks!
July 13, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Anonymous said…
You need to get Old Navy to recruit your family for a commercial! It would be adorable!
July 13, 2010 at 7:41 AM
liz said…
eli's PJs are SO AWESOME!
July 13, 2010 at 12:52 PM
The Blonde Duck said…
I love the matching shirts!
July 13, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Lisa Anne said…
Love em!! tell me about it the heat is killing me!! LOL gald I have the pool now.
July 13, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Trac~ said…
Love the pictures - SO CUTE! Too funny though about the last picture with the little guy in his pjs - he looks REAL HOT in that outfit and in that HEAT you guys had that night! LOL Thanks for stopping by to say hello and yes, I agree - thank goodness no surgery but I too HATE to drive for 2 days just to get somewhere - UGH! If I had 10 days or more it wouldn't be so bad probably - but I am not complaining - a vacation is a vacation - right?! LOL xoxoxo
July 13, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Christa @ Little Us said…
LOL sooo funny! I did my 4th pictures today {the 13th}
July 13, 2010 at 8:30 PM
James (SeattleDad) said…
Great pictures. Looks like you had a great time.
July 13, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Robyn Lee said…
OH wow, these are some absolutely adorable pics! Your kids really are so very cute! : )
July 15, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Bliss said…
The decorated bike and wagon looked fabulous as did all the red white and blue outfits.
July 15, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Stephanie said…
Looks like you had an amazing day!
July 16, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Annie said…
Looks like a great time with family. I like the shirts.
July 22, 2010 at 6:58 AM
TUTU said…
Missing your pics and blogs. About time to update, huh? I check every day!
July 23, 2010 at 7:15 AM
wife.mom.nurse said…
awwww, I remember the parade post from last year...how SWEET. (or was it halloween? hmmm)

Okay, I changed my phone so I won't bug the heck out of people like you! OMG! I was mortified by that!
So sorry!!!

And then I kept finishing my messages"talk to you soon"! LOL!

Thanks so much for voting for Rachel...unfortunately she did not win ;( But her sister will be having the wedding in her backyard and I am sure it will be lovely!

I have missed you and the kiddos on your blog and have great memories of our visit :)
July 28, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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