What a great holiday weekend! The Wessels came to visit this weekend (and cheer for the Hawkeyes) so we spent the weekend having fun and soaking up the last bits of summer. Although the weather wasn't as cooperative as we would have hoped, we still managed to have a great time.
Wheaton's 4th of July celebration was cancelled due to a terrible storm the week prior (which knocked out our power for 14 hours and many others were out nearly a whole week) so Wheaton rescheduled the fireworks and parade for this weekend.
They had a little carnival to coincide with the fireworks. Of course, the kids can never pass up a few carnival rides. Luke enjoyed the train.
Lauren climbed her way up the climbing wall with no problem.
There was a great coloring wall everyone could color. Art in the park. Lauren colored this flower.
Luke was a little unsure about the fireworks. He said they were fun but hid his face in my neck during most of the fireworks and kept telling me they were too loud.
We met the Zorns at the parade this morning. It was a nice parade but just can't compare to the Grandview 4th of July parade. Nothing really compares to it...there is just something about a small town celebration. The kids enjoyed it and of course were excited for the candy being thrown.
Aunt Melissa waiting for the parade to begin.
Luke loved the bands in the parade. He loves to march!!
We managed to get in a few hours at the pool this afternoon one last time before it closed for the season. Sigh...fall is on the way. We had a great summer and Lauren learned to swim and Luke finally became comfortable in the water. Yeah!! Hopefully I'll get a summer recap blog posted one of these days.
Until next time--
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