4th of July Weekend

We had a wonderful July 4th weekend! We were able to take our 5th Wheel and drive to Mt. Pleasant on July 3 and park it on a strip of gravel in back of Kate's parents' house. They live in a 1930 two-story home on one acre of land. It has lots of grass and trees, a big spacious living room, a large kitchen, is one block from Main Street, one block from the church, and represents the best in country living. We stayed for two days, enjoying the festivities on Saturday. We had barbeques under their big shady trees and watched the fireworks from their backyard, even though we had to sit in a drizzling rain. We didn't care. We were glad that we didn't have to drive to see them--the only way Ed could have done it. They have invited us back next year. We'll make it an annual event.

Ed relaxes with Kimball in the 5th Wheel. Kimball knew what to do with the small flag I handed him.

We went to the 7:00 a.m. breakfast put on by the city and then strolled through the Mountain Man exhibits. Derek had joined us for the morning.

Derek shows Kimball a very tiny chihauhau. He was so cute!

Cyndy found swords and bought two of them so that she could swordfight with Brayden when he comes to visit later this month. She and Derek test them out.

Later in the morning there was a good old small town parade. The floats were pretty good and the candy they threw was plentiful. Cyndy grabbed a few pieces to give to Brayden when he comes. Here is Kimball and his dad honoring our brave soldiers.

Cyndy rests with Kimball . John (Kate's dad) sits in the shade in the row behind.

Later in the day, Grandma and Grandpa give Kimball his new 4th of July toy so that he can learn to walk.