On the 4th we headed to Waverly for their parade. The boys got into it a little more than last year - Henry did a little better with the loud sirens but still had to leave the viewing area and go back about 6-8 feet. A few of the entries had water pumpers, balloons and water guns which was mostly cooling except for the balloon that landed in a bit of dirt and sprayed us with a little mud. Henry also had to take cover during these entries so he didn't get wet. The boys' candy bag was full enough to share with Mike & I and grandma too.
We returned to grandma and grandpa's where the boys ended up taking a nap before lunch, for some reason they woke up even earlier than usual that morning and the excitement of the parade depleted all their energy. After lunch/dinner it was time for some daytime fireworks . . smoke balls, tanks, snaps, and parachutes. Ralph tried lighting a few with a little help and Henry covered his ears on the loud ones.
The boys enjoyed playing with Uncle Nick who was here for a visit.
I can't avoid it any longer . . next year the 4th is on Friday and they'll be another year older. I think I see sparklers and late night viewing of actual fireworks on the horizon.
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