Happy Independence Day

We had a very fun July 4th this year. After the Stachura clan arrived, we walked down to the parade. Seven children and four adults makes for a very eventful and exciting time! :-) All of the kids did great, and seemed to enjoy themselves. Ryker was not too impressed and fell asleep about halfway through. After the parade, we had a cookout at our house. The kids played and the adults chatted until late in the afternoon. What a nice time we had! If only the mosquitos would not have been so bad, we would've been able to enjoy the outdoors a bit more.

In the evening, the five of us went down the the festival, where Hailey and Hunter took in some rides. I rode with the two of them on the Ferris Wheel- a first for both of them- and the were pretty impressed. Hunter said, "at first I was scared, but then I liked it!". I have to admit, it's been a few years since I've been on one, and it WAS pretty high! After the rides and a quick snack. We sat in the park getting eaten alive by mosquitos (especially poor Shane!) until the fireworks. Hailey enjoyed them, Hunter wanted to go home (not scared, tired and bored), and Ryker just wanted to escape and crawl away. Good thing it was not a long show... it had been a long day and we were all ready for rest!

Happy first 4th of July, Ryker!!! You took it all in stride... as usual. What a content baby you are!