So today isn't the actual 4th of July, but in a tribute to the weekend as a whole, the neighborhood was out in full force, celebrating as only our neighbors do. The annual bike parade was actually our first because we just moved it to the 3rd (our usual routine of going to the Davis bike races will commence tomorrow) instead of having it collide with other plans on the 4th. Elena was thrilled to decorate her bicycle and bike trailer, but less thrilled to ride in such hoopla and chaos. She left the bike behind a couple minutes into the parade and sported her 'Independence Walk' through the neighborhood to wave to the passersbys and sideline cheering crowd. Michael was uncomfortable at best in the trailer and was very eager to get out on the grass and eat, well, whatever we gave him.
Elena donned a very special shirt made by my aunt Tricia... She will don it again tomorrow in matching style with Gramma Frankie. And tonight is the River Cats game with the Loehrs and Vacheron families where we hope to last until fireworks (we'll see). We hope so, because following the races tomorrow, we'd simply like to hole up and veg out.
The weekend is certainly one for tradition and memories and one that makes us grateful to live where we do. In this neigborhood, in this state, in this country. Happy Birthday, America.
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I'm so glad to have made the blog. :) We're glad you live in this neighborhood too.
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