Hi all! I hope you’re enjoying your holiday! I thought I’d stop in quickly to say hello and share a few pics of my {extended} family celebration. The kids and I are at Grandma and Papa’s farm today enjoying some time with family and trying to stay cool!
We had planned to attend the local small-town parade but, with the heat we’re having, decided it would be too uncomfortable for everyone. So, after a brilliant suggestion from my sister-in-law, we had our own parade! The kids all lined up in the driveway, paper bags for candy in hand. We gathered some tractors and trucks and the drivers (grandma, papa, aunts & uncles) threw candy at the kids! It was a blast and after the short parade was over we broke out the slip-and-slide and beach ball sprinkler to cool off in.
You know you’re a redneck when…..you hold your own parade! 
I was even able to get on the other side of the camera for a moment…here I am with my baby. She just turned one…isn’t she gorgeous. Of course, I may be a little biased. I wanted to get a picture with my whole crew but one of my little guys was napping. Oh well, next time.
And you know I won’t leave you without talking a little bit about food! I made these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats for the kids. They came out more hot pink and aqua then red and blue but I just couldn’t stand the thought of adding even more food coloring;-) They were gobbled up anyway.
What did you do to celebrate?! Any favorite desserts? I need ideas for next year;-)
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What a fun blog you have! Your pictures are beautiful, too. I’m going to try your monster cookie recipe. Looks delicious
Thanks Haley! Mmmmm… you’ll love the monster cookies, so good:-)
I just caught up on this. Your 4th of July parade idea was awesome! What a fun memory and great photos to remember the day.
Thanks Marianne! The kids (and adults!) had a great time:-)