Independence Day catch up

As I not-so-subtly wrote on July 3rd, Independence Day (and the surrounding days) in Mandan is magical. I just love it. Rodeo, art fair, parade ... and best of all, the entire town transforms to red, white and blue.

July 3
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Waiting on Main Street for the children's doll and pet parade to begin, and enjoying Fireflour pizza.




Kya rolling her way through the doll and pet parade!




Our little patriotic firecracker!

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July 4


Kya and Lauryn waiting for the parade to begin


Lauryn (2), Kya (3), Parker (6)
(Lauryn and Parker are my cousins)




After the parade we spent the afternoon at the family river cabin. Kya loved playing in the little bounce house. Kya was worn out from not napping, and seemed to be coming down with something (fever and wouldn't eat) so we called it an early night and Kya was in bed long before the fireworks. Corey and I had a very nice night watching fireworks from our back deck. We have an amazing panoramic view of the Bismarck skyline, so we saw the show from afar. More fun than fireworks (to me) - watching the frieflies in our back yard.

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July 6-7


This is the only photo I have of the weekend - it was so much fun I guess I forgot to document it.
Jesse and Megan and Connor came to visit for the weekend. Kya and Connor (22 months) love spending time with each other, so its always fun being together. We spent the afternoon at Harmon Lake and had an evening bonfire in the backyard. Oh and did I mention my birthday was Sunday, July 7? This was a great way to celebrate being another year older.