4th of July

I know that this is a little late, but we left for the weekend right after the fourth. We had a very enjoyable 4th of July. Warren went up to work on the land again on the 4th since he was off work. That left the girls and I to get ready to leave for camping the next night and to try to have a little fun enjoying some of the festivities. Wednesday early afternoon, we went to our friends' house in neighboring Saukville to watch the parade (they conveniently live right on the parade route). It was hot!!!! The bigger kids enjoyed running out for candy and waving at everyone as they passed and the babies had a good time listening to the music and watching the fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. Every time Sophia would hear a siren, she would get a worried look on her face and look in that direction and say, "oh-oh". The picture is of Ella sharing her flag with her friend Ryan to wave it at the vehicles as they passed.

Wednesday night after supper, we went down by the lake and met up with some friends to watch the fireworks. Warren rode his bike down and found us when he got back around 8:30. The fireworks were pretty good except they were supposed to start at 9:15-ish and didn't start until 10:00. By that time the kids were pretty tired and bored. So, that part was a little disappointing. All in all it was quite fun.

We are so thankful for our country and our freedom. Also thanks to our soldiers and our forefathers who fought and continue to fight for our freedom and to protect our country. Thank you God for blessing us to live in this country!