Take your hats off when the flag goes by...

Tim and I began our day jogging and running. Literally we went jogging and then drove to the 1st parade to be with Hilary and Bill and their children. Hayden began the parade in the chair (notice his spiffy hat that I think he helped create) and got the bravery quickly to join the pack of people in front to look closely to the parade and grab the candy.

Rylee and Lana look so beautiful in their 4th of July outfits, beads, hats, fingernails, spirit and all.

...and a closer look at those fabulous fingernails. Red, white and blue. I think Rylee's pose makes her look a little teenager-ish, don't you?

Kate let her grandpa hold her quite a bit during the parade. Rylee and Lana made sure she got her share of the candy.

Kate kissed her dad quite a lot. The cutest one I missed. She had her hands on his face as if to pull him in closer. I am always a little late. But this is cute anyway.

Hayden and his loot climbing into his car for family pictures. He is so cute.

Rylee, Lana, Hayden, Kate, Hilary and Bill. What a wonderful family. They have spirit, yes they do, how about you?

I love this picture of the kids and Tim and I. It looks like all those legs are quite white. It really goes with the patriotic color theme, red, WHITE, and blue.

After the first parade we drove quickly (without speeding) to the next city parade. We found Tai and her family just as the parade was beginning. As you can see they have their bags ready for all the fun catching the candy.

Kenzie and Brielle. They were the first to greet us when we got there.

At one point Isaak was on Mike's back in a pack. Some candy was thrown and it hit and landed on Isaak's hand, scaring him. He began crying so we took him off his dad's back and cuddled him. Just don't take his binky!

Kenzie, Brielle and Kailie with their 4th of July shirts. Cute little girls.

I am grateful for those who keep our lives as safe as they can. Thanks!

Kailie and her little friend.

We all need a reminder every once in a while of the sacrifices made by those who have gone before to pave a path. We have so much to be grateful for the pioneers who came to Utah, the men and women who made this country what it is and for those who fight today to keep it that way.

Another reminder of those who keep us safe.

One of the many floats in the parade.

Isaak and his binky.

Tai, Mike and Ike. Cute beads, Ike!

Me and Ike.

I have a heritage with some Scottish blood. I just had to add this to my posting to remind me of where I came from.

Old fashioned fire truck.

At the barbeque on the evening of the fourth. Danika, Brooke and Andy came. Brooke looks a little bit like they feel better.

Georgia and Allen. When my kids were little they called Allen, "Annie", because they couldn't say Allen.

We fought over holding the baby. No blood though. She slept most of the day.

We put up the swimming pool I got for my birthday from Hilary and Bill. It wasn't really hot but, it was warm enough. During the parade there was a wonderful cloud cover keeping the direct sun off. It made the parades perfect...weather wise, and company wise.

Patriotic flag in the form of cheesecake. Thanks, Tai, for making it. Yum