Now if that doesn't put a big 'ole smile on your face,..I don't know what will! :)I know the 4th was a few weeks ago, but I couldn't not blog about it. The 4th of July is possibly one of my top favorite holidays. Family, food, water, fireworks, cute outfits to put the kids in,...it's just a dang fun holiday not to mention the significance of celebrating our freedom. This year's 4th probably tops all of the memories of 4ths in the past......
We had a lot of family in town which made the 4th extra fun! (MawMaw, Bapa, Kirt, Dana, Kara, Elle, Mike, Kristi, John, Tyler, NeeNee, Pops, Nana, & TeeTee!) Aunt Kristi helped apply "4th of July" Tatoos in all sorts of places! ;) The kiddos (and adults) played in the water most of the day!
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Our water day wouldn't be complete without a white trash, homemade tarp "slip and slide". The big boys learned the hard way that dish soap + water + slip and slide = OUCH!+131.jpg)
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Then we had a traditional 4th of July BBQ and made delicious homemade icecream!
But the HIGHLIGHT of the day was the 4th of July PARADE!Yes the Parade! :) Dianne (Brad's mom) bought all sorts of decorations for the kids to decorate their bikes and scooters for the family parade. I am not sure who had more fun designing, the kids or the parents! In my humble opinion Noah's totally kicked booty! They then proceeded to line up on the sidelwalk. BRAD was the "drum major" parade leader (geek looked way too comfortable). Uncle Mike hopped in the car, opened the doors, and drove slowly by the kids BLARRING patriotic music. It didn't take long until our neighbors started opening their doors, other kids started following, and people started clapping. Halarious! The kids felt so special and thought it was a SERIOUS PARADE. What a priceless memory! (VIDEO COMING...PROMISE DIANNE).+144.jpg)
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We finished up with fireworks in the front driveway. I've decided the cheap 'ole home fireworks are sometimes the best way to go. The kids think they are amazing, and the dads feel ultra cool lighting them and running off as fast as they can. It's a man thing.+015.jpg)
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Everything looks perfectly wonderful in the firework pictures above, right?!! Oh boy...*WARNING* Sparklers can be dangerous....see next post (to come)! ;)
HAPPY 4th of July!
Can I be a part of your family? The kid parade looks like it was so much fun for the little ones. You sure know how to throw a fun party!
ReplyDeleteIt was SO fun to be with family that weekend. It was the best. And yes, you are amazing. . . throwing three parties in three days!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fourth of July!! I just got into Boise for the week if your not to busy I'd love to come over and see you guys. I'm staying in Meridian. I know you guys are out here somewhere but it has been so long i can't really remember where you are at.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! The picture of Brad about killed me! Looks like you had tons of fun! I love the 4th too!
ReplyDeleteLove the tatoos and what a cute idea with the family parade!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute pics,love the tatoos!! The twins looked SO cute! Looks like you guys are doing great! It's always so nice to have tons of family around to,isn't it?? :)
ReplyDeletethis post was adorable. you look like your just glowing in these pics- the new mommy glow! love it. even though Im sure your super stressed on the inside. what a fun 4th for all the kids- i was cracking up at the picture of both the girls crying though- so typical.
ReplyDeleteoh and ps. the tattoo pictures are priceless
ReplyDeleteEvery time i read your blog i literally laugh out loud! Yours is the only blog Taylor will read cause he thinks its so funny.. that tatoo picture on top is priceless. what a cute idea to do the parade.. looks like the kids loved it! the twins are so cute in their 4th of july clothes!! we miss you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bike parade so fun for the kiddos!! Looks like Brad had fun too!! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a grand time... never a dull moment with the Coates Clan.
ReplyDeleteBrad's drum major photo closely resembles his high school photo... LOL!