Fourth of July- Part 1
The Grand Parade
Somehow this is the only picture of Burke that I got at the parade. I am so bugged at myself!Me and Ellie

Everyone loves Mason! He is quite the novelty.

I had to document this moment. Josie has always been funny about Ricky. She would never smile at him or give him the time of day. This was quite the step to sit on his lap and smile for this picture. I love it!

Breakfast at the parade. We got to the parade at about 6:30 to get a spot. We jumped in when they closed off the road. This was our gourmet breakfast of muffins, strawberries and choc. milk. Yummy!

Josie was so proud of her dress and she loved the red elastics in her hair!

This cowboy hat was quite a hit. All the kids took turns wearing it, but Mason was such a hoot when he had it on. He laughed and laughed at himself.

Bradley cheesin it up!

Jerry was in the parade. He was in seventh heaven!

Brad and Josie were a crack up. They sat like this for awhile. They just love each other I guess!

Ellie would not leave Quinci alone poor girl!

This was so great! After they got all lined up they turned on their sirens at the same time. It was so loud- you could almost see a wave of noise blast us! It was awesome!! The kids got such a kick out of it!

It was super quiet as the flag went by. I loved it, and of course had a little tear in my eye!

Classic Ashton!

See Brian, it is okay to hold other people's kids. Mason started out like this...

And ended up like this. Ricky must have the magic touch- really Mason was just exhuasted!

Fourth of July- Part 2
This is the BBQ post! It all begins with Celene's fried chicken and potato salad! We can't have the fourth with no fired chicken.Ellie was in her suit the second we got home from the parade. She loves Mason to pieces!

Waiting for the food to be consumed.

Classic pic.

Bailey caught this frog in Wyoming and it is her new pet. The kids loved it of course!

Me and Celene trying to pull of the fourth without mom. That was quite the task without you mom!

Jordan gave all the kids these ridiculously huge blow pops. They were the hit of the afternoon!

Waiting to eat the vittles.

Have to have the games in the Gunther's garage!

Mason loves this slip n' slide! Check out his sucker. I'm pretty sure he dropped it a hundred times. It's almost as big as him and they were heavy!

The water was way cold!

Patiently waiting for the ice cream. I have to say it was awesome this year!

The hose made this convenient puddle to play in.

Oops! Sorry about the repeat!

Uncle Tyler getting ready for ambush!

Brigham and I took dad's place on the roof. Brig thought it was the bomb! It was great!

I had some issues getting up and down the higher part of the roof. Good thing Brigham was there to hoist me up!

I had to put this in. This was when I was on the roof and Brad I'm guessing peed on the grass and then needed help to get dressed. You gotta love the naked bum!!

This is my favorite shot of the day!

Brigham was desperately trying to get Tyler, but to no avail!