Raina had a very busy 4th of July! We did 4 things...first, we went to the zoo for the 2 mi. walk/4 mi. run. We walked, but our friends ran. Their kids did the "tot trot" which was a half mile. A little long for Raina, but maybe next time she'll give it a try. Here she is refueling after a fast 2 mile stroller ride.
Then we went home for nap #1. Next, we went to Oak Park for a big picnic put on by a local church. Everything was free- indian tacos, hot dogs, cottons candy, popcorn, sno-cones, games, bounce houses...
Yes, I made her dress :-) The big firework sticker on the front wasn't part of the original design.
Lots of chalk.
She pushed a baby on the swing.
There was a pinata. Raina got to hit it first because she was the smallest, but she didn't break it. The very last kid to take a turn did! She got a lot of suckers.
Then home for nap #3, which was actually bed time. The fireworks didn't start until 10:45 because it takes so long to get dark here. I woke her up at 10pm and we went to base for fireworks. While we waited, we assembled a glow in the dark ball.
Then she had a snack. When the fireworks started, she wasn't afraid at all. She shouted "boom!" She sat in her own chair and watched.
Then we went home and went to bed!
3 comments:
Her face in the chalk pic is awesome - she looks quite proud and exhausted by her haul. Bet she liked pushing a real baby in the swing!
I have to agree I love the chalk picture, she looks like such a tough little cookie.
Wish I could have been there for all the fun. I like the chalk picture, too. I also thinks she looks proud of those lollipops.
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