Happy Birthday America!

Where do I begin? We have had a very busy and fun fourth!

Two of our daughters, and their families, arrived here in the mountains, for five fun fill days.
I had lots of grandma time with Hannah from Texas, and Abigail from North Carolina, while their parents hiked, and enjoyed the mountains.
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Our little town was buzzing with activities

We try not to miss our talented choir singing patriotic songs in our very old armory...

and of course on the 4th there is an old fashioned parade.

The excitement builds as the flags lead the way.

One after another of the usual patriotic floats, and thrown in for fun....a corny one or two,

like this

followed by this!

and families like ours, dressed all alike

Even this little lady was interested, actually I think the parade was blocking her path.

Then it's all day games in the park

My Tom of course feeding the crowds

The party then moves to our house on the hill, where brats are cooking on the family grill

With great anticipation of what was to follow.

Time to bundle up, for the fireworks from yonder hill

Then out came the awning, and snuggle a little closer, to keep dry in the rain. Hoping against hope that the
 show would go on!
Thanks Betty for the beautiful cake!