The Fourth of July started really early for us, especially for a holiday. Jim and Josh went and put up flags that the scouts do for a fund raiser. There were not a lot of scouts in town, so they needed everyone to participate and help out. At 6:30, the ward had a breakfast provided by the Bishopric. But first, they had a nice flag ceremony done by the cub master, all the other scout leaders and scouts were still putting up flags. It was a great ceremony and I loved hearing the kids repeating the pledge of allegiance. Breakfast was really good, thanks to the fabulous cooks, I'm just glad I didn't have to cook breakfast. After breakfast, the neighborhood had a parade. There was a lead car with music blaring followed by our neighbors. It was fun to see everyone dressed up and what mode of transportation they used in the parade. 
Here are my girls getting ready for the parade. Angela rode with a friend on a wagon pulled by a dog. Dani wanted to pull Emily in the wagon, but Jim took over after a while. Josh rode his scooter close to the van.
There was a lead car with music blaring followed by our neighbors. There was a Pace Car who brought up the rear. There was a guy named Jim who drove the car, but it wasn't our Jim. It was fun to see everyone dressed up and what mode of transportation they used in the parade. After the parade, there was watermelon, water, and a good old fashion water fight.
There was cold water and watermelon after the parade. It was a hot day, so it was appreciated. Emily really enjoyed the watermelon, she had two pieces. The watermelon is so sweet after the parade. 
There was a water fight across the street using a hose instead of the cold drinking water. Josh and Angela crossed the street to be in the water fight. I was surprised to see Angela join the fight. She totally loved being in the center of it all. Josh loves water fights and quickly found himself in the middle of one.
Here are my girls getting ready for the parade. Angela rode with a friend on a wagon pulled by a dog. Dani wanted to pull Emily in the wagon, but Jim took over after a while. Josh rode his scooter close to the van.There was a lead car with music blaring followed by our neighbors. There was a Pace Car who brought up the rear. There was a guy named Jim who drove the car, but it wasn't our Jim. It was fun to see everyone dressed up and what mode of transportation they used in the parade. After the parade, there was watermelon, water, and a good old fashion water fight.There was a water fight across the street using a hose instead of the cold drinking water. Josh and Angela crossed the street to be in the water fight. I was surprised to see Angela join the fight. She totally loved being in the center of it all. Josh loves water fights and quickly found himself in the middle of one.Jim still had his scout shirt and became a good target for a water fight. It was a great event. We went to see Kung Fu Panda and then out to lunch to CiCi's. The kids had a great time and it was so fun to spend time with family. I helped Jim and Josh take down the flags. It was the first time that I've helped with the flags. I really appreciate all the time and service that the leaders do to help the boys with this fundraiser. Later that evening, we went to see the fireworks. What a great Fourth of July. 
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