4th of July

Yes... we are alive!

Summer has kept us busy. We've tried to go hiking at least once a week, but might not make it this week as it might be too hot!! =-)

The 4th of July is a big deal around here. Friday started off with the Haines Volunteer Fire Dept Annual BBQ. Yummy!!

Saturday morning we had a breakfast potluck. Then rushed off to get a ride on one of the firetrucks in the parade. Carson doesn't realize how special he is to be able to do this in every parade of the year! The friends of the library have a burger feed at the park right after the parade. We also joined in the hose battle and the foot races. We watched the mad raft race later in the evening.. Then the kids and I crashed while Danny helped with the fireworks. They can't light them off till about 11...and it is still too light then, really!

Anyway we had lots of fun. So here are some random picts of the day.....

Carson's elephant baloon hat

Last one in the crawling race.. too busy looking around! Bethany is just ahead of him.

After the hose battle.. didn't hardly get wet! He got to wear Bob Adkins old turnout coat.. (Bob is our elder)

See the little guy in black???

I realize there aren't any picts of Aubrey...she was there.. mostly on my back in my ergo pack! =-) will add more photos when I get this fussy gal to bed!