Happy 4th of July!

We started our day at our ward party which included recognizing the vets in our ward by having them stand in front for the flag raising. Yes I made Adam go up and no he did not enjoy it. But hey he got escorted by a boy scout back into the church and was given his breakfast first. Sooo worth it:) After breakfast they had a bike parade for the Primary kids. My dad spent the previous day decorating Lucy's bike and yes we were all a little tense until we had sized up the competition and knew Lucy was a shoe in! Not only was her bike decorated but she had glittery body stickers, tiara on her helmet, and a balloon tied to the back. But right before the parade started she climbed onto my lap and told me that her stomach hurt. I asked why and she said, "what if I don't win?" Poor girl, she has inherited her Mom's and Grandpa's competitiveness. But she did great-oh and I did tell her it didn't matter if she won, it was about having fun. She ended up taking 2nd place. The family with the decorated wagon won. Which Adam said that a wagon should not have won a bike race. Yes they were cute but no they didn't compare to Lucy. And no we are not biased! But she had fun and received a medal and has been wearing it ever since!Nervously checking out the competition
Having Fun!
Hot and tired-Texas is HOT y'all
Grey got a participation ribbon-we couldn't be more proud of him!

We ended the day with eating out, a little shopping, swimming, our own "incredible" firework show (meaning poppers and snaps), and Lucy making us some red, white, and blue cupcakes.

She just can't help herself when it comes to frosting.