Independence Day in Washington!!!

We spent the Fourth of July this year in Washington like we've done in years past. It was a beautiful day and the boys were sooooo excited to celebrate their Independence!Ry RyAustyWe started off the day participating in the annual Lake Tapps Fourth of July Parade! The boys got some patriotic tattoos......and Harrison got them these balloon swords! So sweet of him!Ryan, or maybe Daddy, loved checking out this old military vehicle!Austin jumped in too, but wasn't quite as intrigued!Ready to roll in the parade!Grandpa Ben cruisin' the parade route!After the parade, we enjoyed a BBQ by the lake......then the boys had some fun at the park!Silly boys!!!We then spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying this beautiful place!Ryan and Justin out on the wave runner!Austin and Piper having some fun!Ryan and Harrison riding in the kayak!Ryan and Adam going for a ride in the tube!

These little ones were just the three musketeers!

Ellen, Austin and Piper!Austin and Piper giving loves!Later in the day all of the guys headed off and bought the entertainment for the evening!Pyros in training!First round of sparklers for the evening!Later that night...Roman Candles!!

And sparklers again!

We had a really fun Fourth of July celebrating with all of our family in Washington! We love you all and miss you already! We are so grateful for our freedoms and such a beautiful land to live in!