Thursday, July 7, 2011

4th of July…one of my favorite days

 

4th of July continues to be one of my FAVORITE holidays of the year.  We kicked it off, as always, with the La Cresta parade.  Anne Marie brought festive doughnuts for the occasion.

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Lila sportin her patriotic gear in the HEAT.IMG_4306

Little Dude loves events like these.  LOVES them.IMG_4308

Drew sat here for about 5 minutes and then joined us in the back of the car.  Even the free candy couldn’t get him back out there.  Smart kid :)IMG_4309

This little one danced and waved to every float.  (while also rockin one of Momo’s bows from the 80’s).  IMG_4311

Ethan came prepared with water guns…..a total appropriate choice for a patriotic parade :)IMG_4313

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And there is Luke picking up the candy after every float.  IMG_4321

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After the parade we headed to the Valdes for their annual get together.  This is another reason I love the 4th.  We always have such a great time at their house.  The boys love the pool and all the “big” kids.

This year Luke decided he needed to perfect the art of jumping in the water while trying to catch a ball.   Ummm….. ok.

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after about 20 tries he got it! :)IMG_4337

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but not always :)IMG_4342

 

One of the big events every year is the adult water polo match.  It is vicious and violent. :) Hence the little ones get designated to the spa.IMG_4345

But….of course, Drew was mesmerized by the game. He wanted to be a part of it so bad.  Um, little man, that bubble suit is not enough protection from this kind of game.

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so….they decided to practice moves on poor Max.

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Claire entertained Lila (I can only be SO lucky to have my daughter grow up to be like any of the Valdes or Hizon girls. They are perfect.)IMG_4354

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After the game Drew cornered Rin Rin and told her that next year he will be 4 and he wants to be on her team.  He also said that she will need to help block him and pass him the ball but he knows that they will win.  Although, I am sure he is only a few years away from jumping in and joining.  Maniac.IMG_4363

We ended the night with a perfect view of the fireworks.  Nothing better.

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