Happy 4th!

The past 2 July 4ths have been pretty big for our family. Two years ago, we sat in the front yard of our apartment with Kyla and watched the Culver City fireworks while Sarah was in labor with Avery...she was born the next evening! Last year, we had just moved into our new house in Charlotte and were properly welcomed into the neighborhood North Carolina style with a firework display in every neighbor's backyard! This year, I thought, "What's July 4th without some crowds, sweat, and a parade?"

So we headed to downtown Indian Trail about 2 miles away for the annual celebration and parade. I hadn't been to a Southern, small town parade in quite some time, so we were treated to some local flavor!!! Sarah had flashbacks of the Powhatan parade, but the important part was that the girls had a good time. Kyla quickly decided she loves parades despite the loud engines and fire truck horns...mostly because nearly every float/car/tractor/truck was filled with candy-throwing paraders! It was fun to get out and enjoy the festivities! Below are some pictures from the day!

Kyla and her friend Ella quickly figured out that the best way to get candy was to jump up and down and waive their hands in the air!
Still holding onto the past...

Hangin' wth the Creehans!

Future NASCAR champ

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Avery tried her best to beat the heat...

Music from the flatbed..."I'm a member of a country club. Country music is what I love. I drive an old Ford pickup truck. I do my drinkin' from a Dixie cup."

Kyla loves dancing to whatever music there is to hear!

Dad was proud to have her wear a VT hat!