Ripley 4th of July

I. Love. The. 4th. Of. July!!!! 

Every since I can remember, I have gone to the Ripley parade.  I even took Molli and Morgan just seven days after Maci was born. 

We get new clothes to wear. 

We see people we haven't seen for a while, and visit with family in front of Pete's Hotdogs.

Treat "bags" (water bottles full of gum, whistles, tattoos, sidewalk chalk, etc) for all the kiddos.

TL with his treats.

Alex with his tattoo.



The whole family.

Morgan and Gus.

Tyler, Gidget, and Molli.

Best Buds...TL and Alex.

Tattooed Sisters.....Morgan and Maci

Anticipating the beginning of the parade.

Alex saluting the veterans.

The best place to watch a parade....on your Dad's shoulders.

TL cooling off in the pool after the parade.

Bathing beauty.

Everybody's in the pool.

All cooled off.

4th of July decor.

Lots of yummy 4th of July treats.

Such a fun day!!!! 

Morgan and Gus came in, from TN, at 4am on Wednesday morning, enjoyed the day, and then left at 8am on Thursday.  We were so glad that they came!!