We went to the Pentagon for July 4th. They had a flyover with all kinds of planes from WWII relics to modern day fighters. The most impressive was the B-52 stealth bomber, because it’s profile is so unique.
After the airshow we walked over a bridge to a roped off area and spread out as best we could. Skylar and Parker caught lightning bugs as we waited for the show to start.
We went to Lexington for July 4th this year. There is a hot air balloon festival at VMI where they have tethered rides, launches, vendors, and bounce house/ slides setup. We went to VMI and W&L on Friday – a day before all the festivities and toured the grounds.
Parker was especially concerned with dying and dead people after visiting the tomb of Robert E. Lee – not sure what set him off, but I did have to reassure him for the next 48 hours that he would not ‘die’.
That afternoon we went to the Moorey river for a swim. Parker and Skylar had never been in a river before and they were apprehensive at first, but then giggled and laughed, running from the shore to me in knee deep water. Taco even went for a swim after possibly mis-gauging the water, swimming a couple feet toward us, and then turning around for shore. She, like the kids, preferred to run in, turn around and run back.
Saturday started off a bit gloomy and then warmed up. That evening we went to the home farm, where Horace grew up, and took part in Dale and Sonia’s yearly July 4th shindig. I’d guess there were 150 people there. We went on a couple hay rides, ate some catered BBQ, drank beer, and waited for the sun to set.
They put on a fireworks display that rivaled any town production. Susan adorned Skylar and Parker in roughly 200 glow in the dark snap rings. They looked like little radioactive rave toddlers running about – but we didn’t lose them!
Thanks Mom, Horace, Dale and Sonia for a great 4th!
Parker and Skylar had never worn ear-buds before. It’s like this magical thing that produces ear candy.
Thumb in the mouth for Skylar. Parker rocked the air guitar.
Susan made her first poop joke today. The kids and I are so proud of her! Check out our poop sandcastle:
The kids did so much better than last summer at the beach. I had to carry them 1 time down to the water where we watched the waves crash for a minute or two, and then I put them down and it was off to the races chasing the waves back and forth!
Time to hit up the arcade!
We got a sweet last minute deal on a Townhouse at Bethany Beach. July 2nd we confirmed and packed our bags. Here are some pics of the kids doing their thing at the beach!
