4th of July

The 4th was pretty traditional this year, but I was a lot more of a participant compared to last year...well in some ways. In the morning Dad put the flag up and we went to the Carmichael parade down the street. The weather was beautiful so we walked over. Unfortunately they started the parade with a bunch of fire trucks and police cars with their sirens on, and I kind of freaked out. I just kept saying: "Daddy, hold me, hold me!" So he did...the entire time. Meanwhile Mom & Dad enjoyed the classic cars and mini go carts.

We walked back home, napped and then got dressed for a swim party accross the street at my favorite neighbor Mark's house. I kind of have a crush on Mark :) We swam for hours, visited with friends and I ate a ton of corn on the cob. YUM!

We had a very short break and then it was time for fireworks! Well, Mom and Dad tried to make this fun for me, but I still had PTSD from the parade sirens. So the first loud sound and I was out of there. Nana & Lou were there and I said: "Nana take Lily bed now!" We went inside and I went to sleep. There are many future fireworks shows I can enjoy when I am good and ready!