Fourth of July

Happy (late) fourth of July!! We had quite a splendid fourth this year, with all our typical traditions. We went to the parade as usual, and Ruth took a bunch of pictures of it, so thats where all the pictures came from. As you can see, we saw Uncle Sam! :)
     Usually when we get home we pile up all the candy on the floor, and sort it all out. Alas, I guess I'm not so cute anymore, so I only got a couple handfuls of candy. It was most amusing to see the candy fly on either side of me to my nieces and nephews, but (sniff) none really came to me. Guess I need to get some kids of my own! :)
     When we got home we ate our dinner, and then just hung out with each other for the afternoon, and of course, watched fireworks at the end of the day.
 

Uncle Sam, Abe Lincon, and a Pilgrim. 

Lydia and Esther were in the parade, but when they finished the route they came and found me!