parade!

on the morning that we left, we decided to go to the urbandale parade. my sister and her husband were walking in it to help promote Wade (my parents neighbors) lawn care business. 

 the kids were pretty good sports, considering they had a late night the night before. plus it was super hot this day.

 ayla was such a trooper. it seemed like she spent most of the weekend in the back pack. she is always so content to just check things out. 

 kids with grandpa george still waiting for the parade. it was running a little late, so the kids were trying not to get impatient.

 hey look. i made it in one of the pictures. my mom did too!

 ayla joined us for a little while on the blanket. she really likes when she gets to be around her brothers and sisters. i think she feels like a big kid.

 briea checking for candy. i told her she had to wait for the parade to start. ;0)

 ahh. the first piece thrown of the parade. get it open, quick!!!!!

 finally wade's float with sara and jeremy made it our way. sara is in the pink shirt. she came and showered the kids with candy. of course that made them happy!

this was one of the last to go through. thought it was a good one to end on for the parade. 

hope every had a great 4th of July!