Let Freedom Ring

Independence day is one of my very favorite holidays. I love it! Each year it's spent in my own little town of Lewiston, lounging about all day with my family and enjoying the festivities. The day starts off with six cannon ball shots at 6:00 a.m. Thank you for the wake up call. I fall asleep for a few more hours and roll out of bed at about 9:25 to 60 family members standing in front of the house waiting for the parade to start. Who doesn't love candy for breakfast?
Everyone is so serious...I'm not sure what the best part of this picture is... my awesome outfit, sitting next to the APX salesman, Grandpa about to dive bomb for a single piece of candy, or Grandma yelling at floats to throw her some more.Nilda and little Scotty!Notice how everyone around me has moved...but I'm still in the same spotAfter the parade, we sorted our candy....Prepared a little lunch...And began the lounging...
Me and the GmadreWe had to take a few of the little tykes inside for a bit during naptime to watch A Goofy Movie, one of mine and Calvin's personal favorites.We decided to try something completely new this year...My cousin Amber took us on a little adventure to a nearby flume. Adventure is an understatment... I was in charge of getting everyone dressed for the event and I was running low on swimsuits...Amber wins best dressed
The flume crew...Cindy, Taryn, Michelle, Amber, me, Vic, Cherie, and HunterI was ready to roll
but Mom was a little scared
The ride back was little scarier though Shelly was ready for another run

I wasn't as daring coming back the second time...it was a long walk
We're fierce After flumin', it was time for some more great conversation circles to partake in... Kasey on the other hand was a little too tuckered out to converse.

A little later...the dance party began...don't judge us...more particularly, me




I hope everyone had an amazing 4th!!