Happy Independence Day!

Today was our annual Fourth of July neighborhood parade. It was hot, about 90 degrees in the shade.

Henry rode in the parade this year for the first time. We decorated the bikes in the morning with red, white and blue stars. Helen had candy in her basket to throw to the spectators.

There were literally a couple hundred kids there. The kids were separated by age level (3 and under, 4 and 5 year olds, 6 and 7, year olds, etc) so Helen and Henry had to start at different times. Helen went on ahead, throwing candy and stopping to say hi to friends. Joe and I walked alongside Henry. Helen waited for us at the Mercantile when she finished the loop. It was a lot of fun.

Tonight we go to "Simplot Hill" to watch fireworks.

Wishing you a happy Fourth of July!