7.4.2011

This year we decided to stay local for the 4th for several reasons, but mostly to check out the famous Bend Pet Parade. On the morning of the 4th, no joke over 5,000 people and their pets gathered to parade the streets of downtown Bend. There were dogs of all sizes and colors, horses, snakes, lizards, and even stuffed animals. Addie wanted to participate in the parade, so we decorated her wagon and brought Callie along. The best part for her was the popsicle at the end of it all!






Another highlight for us, was our trip to Shelvin Pond with our friends Tyler, Michelle, and Camryn. We liked to call it "Toddler Fishing", but we actually caught a few "big" fish. The girls loved getting the fish into the Barbie net! I have to say that I caught the biggest fish on my first cast (but I don't have a picture to prove it)!




A few BBQs, a neighborhood block party, swimming, and a pony ride later and the weekend was over. At the end of it all, Addie started to enjoy the sparklers and face painting!




HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!