Happy 4th of July!

We had a GREAT 4th of July this year!  We spent the entire day with my cousin PJ and his family.  We went to the Downers Grove parade around noon...and it was hot hot hot!!  Luckily, PJ and Cassie got their early and got totally lucky and grabbed a spot under a tree for us.  So, we were comfortable because we weren't in the direct sun, but we were sweaty none the less.  Nate wasn't so sure about all of this parade business.  He spent most of the time in my lap...adding to my sweatiness.  He didn't like all of the loud sirens and rifle firings...but he warmed up once they started throwing candy.  

Greta, Philip, Charlotte and Charlie (my Godson)

Charlotte

Happy Fourth!

Charlotte wearing one of the hats that the Indian Princesses were handing out

Candy!!!!  

Warm Toosie Rolls......yum....

The fire engines make their way down Main Street

Nathan

Dad and Charlotte

 George Washington and Crew...How did these people not die of heat stroke!!  Head to toe, wigs, gloves and boots....I wanted to die for them!

Charlotte not loving the heat....

After the parade, we all headed over to my Aunt Debbie's house to swim and eat.  That pool felt amazing after being in the sweltering heat!

This was the first time Charlotte ate a "hot dog" like a big person...not all cut up.  She does whatever Greta does...and that's how Greta was eating it!  

Charlie shooting Nate with a water canon...Nate was dying laughing...he loved it!

Nate enjoying a 4th of July cupcake!

After swimming, we drove out to Bolingbrook to watch their fireworks.  This was the first time that I took the kids to watch the fireworks.  We had a great view, but we were far enough away to not be affected too much by the big booms!  Still, Nate wanted to sit in Greta's lap.

We're up past our bedtime!!!

 Yay for fireworks!