First, I must start off by saying I have the most amazing neighbors ever! Secondly, the Fourth of July in our neighborhood is a blast! This year's block party began with a Patriotic Parade. The kids dressed-up and marched around playing instruments and singing the Star Spangled Banner.
From there it was off to the obstacle course. The kids had to fish two objects from a pond, bat a ball into the basket, ride a hippity hop in between cones across the cul de sac, perform a beanbag toss, go down a slide into a pool where they then found a pair of goggles to put on, add a lifejacket, jump into a pool of bubbles, carry a water-balloon by spoon to one of the dads, jump into an inflatable boat and slide down the monster slip and slide. Whew! They loved it!!
Even Josiah got to ride the boat down the slip and slide (with his arm bagged up and duct-taped)
The kids weren't the only ones enjoying the slip and slide...
We had an awesome pie eating contest...
Which then turned into a pie throwing contest...
We had no problems cleaning that up, as next on the agenda was a water fight!
After some yummy food, the kids (and adults) were treated to a well presented history lesson by our next door neighbor Craig who is a Chief in the Navy. He explained the significance of the holiday we were celebrating and the freedom we enjoy in our country.
He then had the kids help participate in a respectful resigning of an American Flag. His sister-in-law read a script in between each segment of the ceremony.
Hanging the new flag
Certainly a very memorable Independence Day!
God Bless America!
From there it was off to the obstacle course. The kids had to fish two objects from a pond, bat a ball into the basket, ride a hippity hop in between cones across the cul de sac, perform a beanbag toss, go down a slide into a pool where they then found a pair of goggles to put on, add a lifejacket, jump into a pool of bubbles, carry a water-balloon by spoon to one of the dads, jump into an inflatable boat and slide down the monster slip and slide. Whew! They loved it!! 
Even Josiah got to ride the boat down the slip and slide (with his arm bagged up and duct-taped)
The kids weren't the only ones enjoying the slip and slide...
We had an awesome pie eating contest...
Which then turned into a pie throwing contest...
We had no problems cleaning that up, as next on the agenda was a water fight!
After some yummy food, the kids (and adults) were treated to a well presented history lesson by our next door neighbor Craig who is a Chief in the Navy. He explained the significance of the holiday we were celebrating and the freedom we enjoy in our country. 
He then had the kids help participate in a respectful resigning of an American Flag. His sister-in-law read a script in between each segment of the ceremony.
Hanging the new flag
Certainly a very memorable Independence Day!
God Bless America!
1 comment:
That's quite the obstacle course!!! SO FUN!!!!!!! And you're right, you guys have an awesome neighborhood full of great neighbors!
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