Hope all my American readers had a fantastic Independence Day- and that all my international readers had a great Wednesday.

Personally, we had a fantastic day- its my favorite holiday after Christmas. There's just so much joy and many activities where people can get out and come together. Cody has a huge parade (133 floats; not bad for a town of only 10,000!), followed by live music all over town and a arts and crafts festival in the park. Thankfully didn't really heat up till after the parade. We did seek air-conditioned refugee for the afternoon, but danced the night away before fireworks. What a sweet time.

 

1. Cody's parade. There are always a lot of hoers 

2. Mom and I waiting for the parade to begin 

3.A marching band

4. One of the floats (Rocky Mountain School of Dance's)

5. The Boy works for a non-profit. This is their float (the group focusses on positive peer pressure)

6. Dog Thirst Aid Station at the fair

7. Uncle Sam (on stilts) reaches down to shake a young American's hand

8. A promotional for Cody's Western Portrait Studio, wearing one of their costumes. There's only half a dress because you only take pictures of the front! 

9. A smokey sunset over Heart Mountain. There are several forest fires in the area

10. Two of our friends from dance class are dancing at Cassie's