Independence Day

After we said our goodbyes to our visitors, we went home for a bit and then got on our bikes and headed to a park a few blocks from our house that was hosting a neighborhood party. Little Man Ice Cream was a huge sponsor and provided this awesome bouncy house in the shape of their shop.

We found out they had a bike parade for all the kids where they could decorate their bikes and ride a few blocks. We were bummed that we missed out on this awesome opportunity to make our awesome bikes even cooler!

When we got there, they were playing tons of games – like three legged races and water balloon tossing, which turned into a big water fight.

Little Man also provided a 60 foot ice cream sundae. This thing was so long!

Everyone is ready with their spoons, anxiously waiting for permission to dig in.

While all the germophobes (us, included) stood back and let the crazies have their ice cream.

After naps, we had dinner at McDonald’s. This was Lily’s first time going through the play area. She was having so much fun!

She’s getting to such a fun age where she’s able to do so much. Matt went through the play area with her. By the end, his knees were aching and realizing he not quite as small and limber as he used to be.

  

We met up with Dan and Jessica in Arvada for fireworks. Tessa was pleased as punch with her snow cone.

Lily adores her cousins. It’s so sweet to watch her interact with them.

Burning some energy before the fireworks show. This little “neighbor” boy was so cute and giggled every time they circled around him.

Love him…

The girls loved going up and down this hill. Tessa was so cautious and used tiny steps to go down the hill.

Lily wasn’t too sure of herself and scooted on her bum. By the end of the night though, she was practically running (not always by choice) down the hill. Yes, she fell MANY times. But she always picked herself back up and tried again.

Little monkey Tessa climbing the fence.

This picture is horribly out of focus but I still like it.

The fireworks were great. Always a crowd pleaser.

After about 10 minutes Lily was ready to go so Matt put her in the stroller and gave her some shoes. They might be a bit big!

A great ending to a great day!