We had a off again on again raining Independence day.  We still had a great time though.  We didn't even try and eat at the park.  : - ((  But, I don't think the kids minded too much.


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Bret made these.   She's the best!

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I love my carrot cake!


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These two were adopted together and stayed buddies every sense.

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Aliyah beautifully singing King of the World. 


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It wasn't raining so the kids headed outside.


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We went to the park to watch the fireworks.  Eventually, it did start raining so we moved under the tent.  The town did have the fireworks though.  

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OK, I sent them to buy "me" cotton candy!  They came with this????  Sad.  

Cokie:  "No, it was really almost this little.  And, she tried to cheat me a dollar too.  I had to tell her!"  

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Because of the rain the park probably had about a quarter of the people they usually have.


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By the time the kids got home from the park fireworks it was pouring.   They did these the next night.

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It wasn't cold outside, but they bundled up because of mosquitoes.  

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The kids got a kick out of the name on the box.  Jealous Neighbors!  Ha! Trust me they didn't make anyone jealous.