backyard fun

The day of the 4th it was over 90 degrees! The slip and slid was the best remedy for the heat! Dad sure got a work out pushing the girls down the slide over and over.

                                                        Even Uncle John got in on the fun!

                                                                      Ellie

 Paigy-Waigey

 Carter enjoyed hanging out with Aunt Angie in the hammock

 The girls spent days preparing for a 4th of July parade that they put on. There were refreshments, songs, and even a surprise water balloon fight. It was adorable!

 Festive cupcakes they decorated

 Every year we go to the Madison county Rodeo.  It was a little crowded and a bit longer than we remember so we only stayed for a few hours but it was fun. The girls were so excited to chase the calve this year.

(They attach money to a calve and then let all the kids chase the cow through he arena until the money is gone. It is quite comical) 

I was actually more worried that the girls would be trampled by the other children but everyone was fine. After we left we headed to Nana's for fireworks. Phew.... what a day!