This year we went in many more directions than normal on the 4th. Greg however kept tradition alive by climbing the silo before the sun rose to post the flag. Harold was the only kid old enough left at home to join him. The pictures were as always spectacular, especially if you had seen the farm in the olden days. The even uniform green is just a dream come true. The temperate June helped everything on the farm grow and progress without the stress of too much heat!
After posting the colors doing all the chores and then some time just waiting around for the later risers we hurried and headed to town to watch Addie run a race. Aliza and Anna are workign as team managers and were helping with this fundraiser for the cross country team. The little girls were as always excited to see their Liza!
Addie in the middle yawning. Harold agreed to run with her- just for fun to keep her safe... he was in jeans no less. HE got first and she got a close second!! Way to go Addie and Harold. ( I was at the swings with Livy and Afton and missed seeing them come in hence no picture.)
We then headed to the annual breakfast hosted by our ward. Addie and Mark are great friends it was touching to see them come in literally this close discussing the days events. Their individual strengths make for quite a dynamic team!
To the lake we went. Bruce thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Cookies, capri suns, chips, water to play in and not too many people saying no. He even kicked his feet up for a while. This year was highly unusual weather wise. Aliza slept wrapped in a blanket. Greg also took a nap. It wasn't too hot but not too cold either. I'm happy to report we only had minor sunburns on 5 kids. And goals were met to get up on the wakeboard, knee board, etc. Even the reluctant cousin joined Addie on the tube for a ride. Addie is pretty careful and confidence inspiring. She has a knack for caring for and convincing people.
From the lake to the parade. 5 kids participated. 3 on this FFA float. Harold in the front in blue with hat turned backwards. Mark and Reed made a gallant stand scooping the horse remains through the entire route after a hot day on the water. They were tired but they survived. Mark is muttering the horses should have been shot.... 2 girls watched with me. 4 stayed home to rest re-hydrate.
We came home to enjoy the 'decadent dinner' that Grandma Sue fries up once a year. Fried chicken strips, steak strips, onion rings, french fries rounded out with a milkshake. All American food on an All American day!
To the end of the day where we rejoined the boy scout group to pick-up the flags from the street. I'm proud of these boys for their willingness to serve the community putting up and taking down the flags. That's important and someone has to do it. I spent the hour or so waiting finding someone with a key and working to get the shed opened.
Another American Independence day celebrated. We work to make it patriotic for others and to enjoy it ourselves. It's fun to work and spend time with friends. I was struck by all the friends we have in the community thanks to GReg's work and the kids various clubs and such. We live in a great land with wonderful people. We are blessed!
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