Our last couple of 4th's were frightfully dull, so I was determined this one would be different. Boy, was it ever! We started our morning rushing to line up for the Coeur d'Alene parade.
Karla had invited Hubby and Sonshine to walk with a group of homeschoolers in honor of local WWII veterans. I sat on the sidelines clapping, taking pictures, and basking in the most perfect weather imaginable. Afterwards, we temporarily parted ways with the Cooks and went in search of food. Thankfully, we found a small sandwich joint that wasn't too crowded! Three hoagies later, we stopped to get ice cream and made our way to a park. There we spent a couple of delightful hours with the Seeley family: our former pastor Eric, his wife, and three children. Next was
napping downtime at home, and then on to wind up the day with partying in Karla's backyard! We were happily joined by her two children, parents, her friend Jan (who organized the parade group), and Jan's son. A couple other homeschooling friends arrived later in the evening. Besides wonderful food and company, there was entertainment by way of their dog's antics with a soccer ball. AND fireworks! It was the fabulous, full day I was hoping for!
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| Karla's Parents |
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| Karla and Lyle |
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| Flag |
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| Greg |
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| Kylen |
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| Rebeccah |
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| Restaurant |
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| Soccer |
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| Eric and Greg Shooting the Breeze |
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| Kylen and John |
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| Waving Flags Out the Windows |
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| Laura's Yummy, Fancy Dessert |
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| Lyle Concentrating On Grilling |
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| Smoke Bombs |
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| Unique Art |
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| Snakes |
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| Pop-Its |
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| Little Tank |
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| Jan |
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| Fire! |
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| Big Tank |
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| Laura with Black Firework 'Stache |
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| Spinner |
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| Fountain |
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| Appropriately Named "Crazy Clock" |
