It started off with a great brunch and presentation at the nearby church. Then Brooke and Luke and some of the younger kids in the neighborhood had a lemonade stand in front of our house. After that, they kicked off the night with a fun neighborhood parade. The kids did EVERYTHING themselves and they had a great turnout from the elderly people and parents. It was fun to see their teamwork and how much fun they had with their new friends. I loved that even though we had only moved in two days before, the neighbors made us feel so welcome and we all celebrated our country's freedom together. I think that sums up what America is all about, joining together to make our land a better place to live. God Bless the U.S.A.!!!!!!
P.S. Because we had just moved in, we hadn't unpacked our camera yet so we had to use my Iphone to take all the pictures. That is why the pictures are so beautiful. Enjoy!
Brooke sitting on J.R's lap waiting for the "boring stuff" to end so we could eat something already.
Uncle C.J. and Luke sporting their shades.
Aunt RiLee holding Caitlynn. BTW, thank-you so much for helping me pack, move, clean and then unpack my new home. You are the best big sister ever. It was the easiest move I have ever done. (probably b/c you did most of the work)
Our family 4th of July picure. What do you expect with an Iphone and the sun blaring in our eyes. It is better than nothing I guess.
Luke and Brooke's Lemonade stand. I think they made a few bucks.
C.J. wanted me to take this picture of his neighborhood "friends". All I see are all the babysitters I can use. Shweeeet!
All of the neighborhood kids getting ready for the parade.
Brooke in the parade sporting the All American Flag.
Happy 4th of July!
7 comments:
CUTE CUTE...show us a photo of this great new house you finally got moved into...we are so happy for you guys!
1. Ronna....you get the award for most visitors EVER. I am impressed time and time again how many of your family members come to visit you. What a great family to have! You are a wonderful host too! :)
2. I cannot believe how grown up Luke looks with those sunglasses. Tell him he can't wear them anymore.....it is trippin me out.....he looks like he is like 13 in that pic! ;)
3. I just want to kiss little Caitlyn's face to pieces!!!!!!
Miss You!
We miss you, but I am so happy to see you have such a nice neighborhood. I think of you every time we drive by Palo Alto.
And it is true, Luke does look 13 in that picture!
What a fantastic neighborhood! I am so happy you are all moved in and that Rilee was able to help. Wonderful pictures! I have been looking forward to this post. OH - I am just so happy about a good neighborhood and friendly neighbors. It makes such a difference! Love you!
Very Cute!! It looks like you guys have been busy! Glad to hear the move went OK and that the kids are making new friends (including CJ! -- He looks like Joe in that picture).
She couldn't have done it together...she was hyperventalating when I got there...wheres pics of the house/yard/your lemon/lime trees...come on, and I want to see what you did after I left....get it together...missed you at my party...how is Brittany?
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