4th of July Parade

Spencer participated in his first ever parade, an annual event organized by our neighborhood. Children on bikes, in strollers and wagons decorated in red, white and blue showed their patriotic spirit by walking through the streets of Lindberg Park. It was fun to see so many people out and about. We never realized how many children lived in our neighborhood. After the parade, we went to the block party where hot dogs, chili, potato salad, taquitos and a sno-kone machine awaited us. A Johnny Cash impersonator played guitar and made sure we walked the line. Meanwhile, children had the option of getting a temporary tattoo or tumbling in one of two bouncy houses. The bouncy houses were supposed to be divided by age but before long, the older kids were switching back and forth. Spencer, intimidated a bit by the older kids, wasn't as keen to jump as he normally is. He much preferred drinking lemonade, a special treat for him. All in all, it was a great way to celebrate Independence Day.