You don't stop laughing because you grow old.
You grow old because you stop laughing.
-Michael Pritchard

Monday, July 14, 2008

4th of july

cole's 1st 5k (we let him have a mohawk for 36 hours)

watching the parade


robbie & gina



who says a parade isn't a good time for a nap chris?


who need's stadium of fire?

top 10 list of why i love the 4th:
1. the jets at the beginning of the parade
2. our decade long tradition of going to the parade w/ the eady's
3. the sweaty mess i am navigating a stroller through crowds
4. the flag on my porch
5. B O A T I N G
6. barbeque & corn on the cob
7. mine and rob's parents
8. my strawberry shortcake (sorry...but it was deelish & beautiful!)
9. our homemade fireworks show
10. living in a free country that provides me these great memories

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amen. I love holidays that make you want to be a better person...and share it with those you love most.

Sara said...

Looks like you had a fun one! :)

And now I want to try your Strawberry Shortcake sometime... it's one of my all-time faves, so I need to try it a-la-Jill! :)