We had a wonderful 4th July weekend. Friday we kicked off the festivities with breakfast at our favorite restaurant "Big Dog Cafe" in Waxhaw. Afterwards, we attended their hometown parade. It was like a Norman Rockwell painting... literally thousands of people decked out in red, white, and blue lined the streets of this little, historic town. Ava really liked it, but wasn't a fan of the firetruck sirens at all.
The rest of the day we just hung out as a family before heading to our friends Eli and Colleen's house for a cookout and fireworks. Ava enjoyed her new bubble gun, and was even intrigued by the sparklers we let her hold (assisted, of course.) We played bocce ball after dinner, then lit off our own fireworks before going to watch the neighborhood show which was pretty top notch!
Saturday and Sunday were spent house hunting, as we are thinking of moving to a more kid-friendly neighborhood (pool, club house, park, walking trails, etc.) Ava did really well both days and we enjoyed playing with all the toys in strangers' homes (she's addicted to any size/shape ball!)
Jim and Ava at the Waxhaw Parade
Ava caught a Tootsie Roll thrown from the County Republicans (go figure).
Playing with her new bubble gun at dinner at the Clarks.
Watching Daddy and Eli light sparklers from afar.
Ok, Mom, it's our turn!
Ava's concentrating on the flame really hard!
Ok, time for some bocce ball.
The fam.
Lighting fireworks in the driveway. Ava loved the little "poppers" that you throw.
Jim and Eli doing what they do best - blowing things up.
Fireworks from their neighborhood.
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