The 4th of July weekend was a blast! Family and friends gathered from near and far for an old fashion 4th of July celebration. Tony drove in from Colorado...
SRC and JRQ flew in from Hawaii ...
and Birthday Beth (BB) flew in from California.
Honored by her presence, we honor her with presents ...
and yummy birthday cake.
The neighborhood festivities started with a street dance on the evening of the 3rd where kids swirled and twirled to Dr. Tunes ...
as grownups watched.
Rain chased us to our side porch where we enjoyed the sights and sounds of a Kansas summer thunderstorm.
The morning of the 4th saw family and friends gather to watch the parade.
BB, sporting her Jeweled Tiara and Magic Wand, rode with Princess Samantha in the Potwin Parade ...
granting wishes to deserving subjects.
After the parade, while we missed the water rocket launch and water balloon toss, we were able to enjoy the rhythmic beat of the Sal Cruz drum line ...
followed by lunch and swim at Dan and Joni's.
The Greenwood vs Woodlawn softball challenge followed. Despite Jake's and Tony's contribution, the Greenwood team suffered a narrow (19-3) defeat, the first defeat ever for the highly favored Greenwood team. Here is Tony at bat waiting for the perfect pitch ...
Before the Pot Luck picnic in our back yard, highly qualified Judges are assembled to select the winners of the Pie Baking and Watermelon Carving contests.
During the Pot Luck picnic, Stacy provides the music ...
as neighbors, friends and family enjoy the moderate July temperature.
That evening, 6 of us pile into the convertible and drive to Lake Shawnee to enjoy the fireworks.
Sunday the 5th was the Bocce Ball Tournament. Team Killer Crows took second place!!! Click here to watch BB score 2 points.
It is no wonder they did so well. Here is Team Killer Crows as they flap their wings and chant ... Ka! Ka! Ka!
Thanks to those of you who helped us celebrate 2 birthdays this 4th of July.
Happy Birthday USA and BB.
2 comments:
Oh, what a fun holiday! After reading this post, I'm ready for July 4th 2010 already! :)
This was the best 4th of July ever! Fun, fun, fun! We all had a BLAST, too!
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