We always go back to Independence for the 4th of July parade and stay with my parents for a day or two. This year we decided to celebrate Ayden's birthday with my side of the family that weekend. The parade started at 9:00 on Saturday morning and lasted for about an hour and forty-five minutes. My parents went early to save us some seats so we wouldn't have to sit there and wait for it to start with two little boys. My cousin and her husband along with their three kids were there, and so were my aunt and uncle. My sister and her husband, and my brother and his family also come every year. Ayden and Joel sat on the curb so that Ayden could get the candy that was thrown. There are all kinds of floats, cars, tractors, trucks, and animals in the parade. Ayden really liked the parade. Cael was awake for most of it, but did not like the loud music when it went by.
Cael in his 4th of July outfit.
The Independence Marching Band towards the beginning of the parade.
Clowns on bikes...
Huge tractor.
That evening we took Ayden to watch his first fireworks. They started at 10:00pm, but we got there an hour early to find seats. Ayden entertained us by dancing around and singing songs. I think he had too much birthday cake and ice cream that afternoon. I wasn't sure if he would make it that late, but he didn't seem to be tired. He must have been confused when we told him we were going to watch the fireworks because once we got there he kept asking us where the firemen were more than a few times.
Once they started it was really loud! Ayden didn't like it at first and sat on Joel's lap and hid his head in his shoulder. He said it was too loud and he wanted to go back to grandma and grandpa's house. Finally, he got a little more used to it and we persuaded him to turn around and watch for the rest of the time. It was a great show!
Happy 4th of July!
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