Happy 4th of July!

We had such a fun 4th of July this year!  First, we went to our annual neighborhood July 4th party with our next door neighbors.  They have a bike parade, carnival games, water slides, cotton candy, kettle corn, shaved ice, etc., etc.

The decorated wagon for the parade...


Ella and Owen (Owen was supposed to ride with Ella, but he wanted to stay in his buggy!)


Let's get the show on the road guys...


A view of the parade...

After Ella's nap, we went to my parents' house for a big July 4th BBQ. A bunch of Ella's friends were there (of course, I only got photos of a few), and she had SO much fun! She was up until 9 p.m., and didn't lose an ounce of energy or become cranky at all...I was super tired but not her!

She had fun playing at the water table...


Playing the piano with Grace, and fighting(?) over the stroller with Reese!