July 4th...

HAPPY 4TH of July! We got up bright and early and headed to Lewiston to the parade this year with my family. It wasn't the best parade this year, but its Tradition. Rylie and Bode got new patriotic outfits! Getting these two to smile is AWFUL right now.

Rylie & Grandma Smith - Bode and Grandpa Smith... waiting for the parade to start.

Rylie was intrigued with this flag put out by the boy scouts. She sat under it for a long time just watching it blow in the wind. I had to get a photo.

We enjoyed another cookout at mom & dad's after the parade. The Steak was cooked perfectly and it was fun to just hang out. We then headed home for naps before another Cookout. We then headed up to celebrate with the Beckstead's over dutch oven ribs. YUM! Rylie, Holly, Gunner and Bode walked along the Siphon and thought it was the coolest thing ever. This pipe carries water from Twin Lakes to the canals for irrigation. Rylie was so excited to do it and it is cool to hear the water run threw it.

Dad and Rylie on the Siphon

Bode wanted to do it too...

What a Fabulous 4th of July. I am so proud to be an American! I am so blessed. We ended the long weekend of celebrations by watching the Lewiston fireworks on our way home.

Happy 4th of July

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