4th of July Traditions

First on tap for the weekend, the band "Hairball" at the Spicer street dance on Saturday night. Gpa and Gma watched all five grandkiks, ages 2-12, while we hit the streets of Spicer. It was a fun time, but just a little hard to be ready for the early morning parade the next day... I'd say it was worth it though. My sister-in-law, Terri, and I rocking to the 80's rock. Well, I'm the only one looking at the camera, but it will have to do since it's the only picture of the kids and I all weekend...
Collecting candy!

I think we had a picture similar to this last year. click here. Thankfully, Joel's reaction to the big trucks was not the same as it was a year ago! No crying this year:)

Lincoln, joining in as a member of the BLEEP drum corp.

Back on the farm after the parade.

I am pretty sure there was more of this drink ON Grant than IN Grant when he was done with this lovely red drink. It required a change of clothes and a near bath to clean up.

Surprisingly, we actually made it all the way through the day to the 10pm fireworkds in Spicer. I was expecting a melt-down from someone at any moment, but it never happened and the boys were mesmerized.

Very seriously, mesmerized. :)

Don't anyone dare crack a smile during the fireworks now...

There's a smile!

Jeff looks SO excited to be at the fireworks, don't you think!