Friday, July 4, 2008

Fourth of July: Event One

We packed up Jack's "bike" and took it to church for the kiddie parade. He was in awe of the older kids ridding fast around the gym. This picture was taken before a HUGE meltdown. He was having major trike envy and it turned out he really wanted streamers on his bike like the other kids too. So . . .


Darren decorated Addy with streamers while I helped Jack with his. We didn't want Addy to have streamer envy either. (notice the cute festive clothes courtesy of Grandma Shirlene. Don't they look adorable?)
Jack was so excited to get started that he moved off the sidewalk to get in front of the other kids. However, the rough parking lot was no match for his wimpy bike.

Jack discovered that running and pushing the bike was much faster.
He chased after the older kids as fast as his little legs would carry him.
What he really wanted to ride was Brother Kie's scooter. It took all of his self-control to not climb on and ride off into the sunset. (It helped that his little friend pictured was really good at policing kids away from the scooter. )
Hopefully Ryan will join us at the Pulley's for swimming and fireworks.
Keep your finger's crossed.

2 comments:

Deborah said...

Let the festivities begin!

Anna said...

Well at least Ryan made it to the Pulleys, even if he didnt get to stay.