a true red, white, and blue 4th of July

The fire engine at the head of the neighborhood parade was red,

The spray coming out of the back of the engine during our rest stop was white,

and the water in the pool was blue. Mary collected the most money in the dive for coins contest, Maggie won the smallest splash contest, and Charlie decided to be the youngest swimmer in the pool - doggy-paddling 4 feet to the side all by himself! Tonight we will set off fireworks in the driveway and finally tuck 5 very worn-out children in the bed.

I hope you had as wonderful Independence Day as we did!