Idaho - Part 5 (4th of July)

One of my favorite traditions is spending 4th of July at the Inkom parade. It is the epitome of a x-small home town parade.  The participants usually include veterans, several large tractors, a couple of horse riding groups, the high school cheerleaders and sports team, the boys scout a few politicians and whoever else need a little extra attention that day.  The fact that everyone throughs candy to the kids is why the boys love going. It's a perfect way to get a great patriotic start to the day.

This year we also went near the fairgrounds a sat in the back of Tutu's F150 and watched the firework show that was synced up to a local radio station.  Because it doesn't get late until close to 10:00 pm in Pocatello, it made for a very late night for the boys. I thought they would've been more excited and engaged in the show but it ended up being a bit of a struggle for them. I love 4th of July and especially the patriotic music that accompanies the actives of the day. I hope I can teach my boys to love this great country as I was taught as a child. Despite the many things that I think are wrong with this nation, we are very blessed to live in the USA.

Waiting for the parade to start. 

 Showing their patriotic side.

 Luckily we timed it right so we only had to wait about 30 minutes but it was a hot day and the boys were every anxious for it to start.

 Later in the afternoon, Ricky helped Lincoln build the Lego Sand crawler.

 Waiting for fireworks - way past their bedtime. 

Aunt Natalee found this great viewing area for us and Tutu brought the set up. They were great troopers since Grandma Tutu was home with Esme and Penny.