Fourth of July 2008

What a COOL day.
On the fourth of July, Mom & Dad and I went to meet Grandma Lola, Grandpa Mike and Aunt Lori at a parade. We took the wagon (which I love to ride in) and saw some really cool things. Dad took me for a walk before so we could check out the area. On the way we found Grandpa and Lori. Then the parade started. There were lots of cars, fire trucks, Sweaty Old Men with their names on their shirts handing out stickers and CANDY! There were even some nice clowns riding little bikes and some guys in tiny little cars speeding around. It was cool.
After a short 10 minute nap in the car we were at the lake for a picnic with Grandma Lola, Grandpa Q, Aunt Kristie, Great Grandpa and Uncle Mike & Aunt Bonnie and Deanna and Nate. There was tons of food that I didn't want to eat, but everyone else seemed to enjoy. Best of all, there was sand and water. I made lots of castles; mostly with Dad, but with Mom, Kristie and Grandma too. After everyone ate a ton of food, it was time for swimming! I wasn't so sure at first, but Mom made me go in the water. Sometimes she can be so pushy. I started to have fun and then Mom and Kristie made me go in my Nemo swim ring. I was freaked out, until I figured out that I could swim almost all by myself. Then they couldn't get me out of that tube! SO much fun.
When we got home I took a nice long nap to refresh myself for fireworks. Uncle Mark was there and when I woke up I got to play Wii with him and Dad. Later we went to the fireworks and I got to play with Caitlin while Mom and Dad talked to Caroline and Kevin. When the fireworks started, I was in shock a little and then decided that maybe I should hide behind Mom. She laid down soon after, so I just cuddled up between Mom & Dad until I got bored. They were cool for a while, but did they need to last that long?
When we got home, Mom put me too bed. I wasn't convinced that I should go to bed yet, but I got sleepy really fast - what a fun day!