My boys and Me: Fourth Festivities

We kicked off the 4th celebrations with a 4th of July Bike Parade at school. The kids got their bikes decorated and really had a blast. The school had patriotic music playing and all the kids really had a great time!

Cole and his buddy Gannon cool off afterwards with some "Patriot Pops"

The day of the fourth was a busy day. We had a full day of activities planned, and I must say the kids did remarkably well. We started the day with some tailgating at Miller Park followed by a Brewer Game. What's more American than that? This was Gavin's very first baseball game and he did a really great job. We met two of my sisters, Amber and Amy, and their friend from Winter, WI, Eric at the park for some pre-game partying. We grilled some hamburgers, brats and dogs and everyone stuffed themselves prior to game time.

Gavin did really well during the game, except for one small incident where he punched me in the eye! He loved singing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" and there was a small child in the row behind us that he made "friends" with.

After the game we headed home for some BBQ chicken, corn on the cob and more standard 4th fare. The kids were so tired they both crashed and fell asleep in the car shortly after we left the game.

After dinner we headed over to Fair Grounds to get a good seat for the fireworks. We killed some time by playing ball etc... This was the first time either of the kids had seen fireworks and other than the noise they really loved them. Gavin kept saying "Golly!', and "I like that one!" over and over again. It was too cute. We got home some time after 11pm and both kids were pooped. All in all it was a really great 4th. Todd and I are looking forward to many more just like it!