Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Hot! Sun! Fireworks! Parades!

As we have for several previous years, we escaped to my parents' cabin in Sunlands for parades galore, pool time, river time and, of course, fireworks. I managed to bring two bikes and a pair of running shoes, in hopes that I would actually do something active and try to work off the pounds of red meat I ate all weekend.

HA HA HA HA HA HA!

That was me laughing, because I rode my cruiser once, for a grand total of 3 miles, and I didn't take my road bike off of the car.

Did I care? NOT. AT. ALL. That's because Fourth of July in Sunlands isn't about training. It's about Sun! and Fireworks! and Parades! In short, it epitomizes summer.

I should be completely truthful here, though, and tell you that I did run in the Sunlands Inaugural 5k, in which I came in second on a hot and windy day. But then I didn't do anything else active. I swear!

My parents' cabin is about 5 houses down from the pool, but Hazel insists on riding in the wagon every single time.

Check out who is on the jetski! My water-loving baby girl, that's who.

Second woman in the 5K. I wanted to win, but since I now embrace the number "2", I will accept and own it.

En route to the Sunlands kiddie parade. Hazel gives Baby Eli instructions since he's a rookie.

Three days before his first birthday, we celebrated Baby Eli and his awesome cuteness.

Parade Number Two! All geared up for the George, WA parade, featuring antique tractors and a combine.

Hazel's gazillionth piece of candy at the George, WA Fourth of July celebration.

My brother Clayton is a pretty damn rad banjo player. Hire him for your next party! He needs the money!

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