4th of July

For the past 3 years, we spend the 4th of July with our friends the Stoddens in Cannon Falls. We go to the parade, collect lots of candy, and then spend the afternoon with Steve, Stephanie, Saundra, Ellie, and Gavin. Stephanie makes a great lunch which I always eat too much of, and then the kids play. This gives us a very late nap, which is perfect because it helped Marin stay up for the Fireworks which we watch from a neighbors deck here in Apple Valley. Marin did not like the noisy fireworks this year and took a lot of convincing to stay...with the help of some earplugs!

Lounging at the Parade!
Gavin and Marin getting ready for some candy grabbing action!
Piper slept most of the parade.