Yes, there will be a 4th Stricklin

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Saturday, July 04, 2009

Happy 4th!

So, we were supposed to have 2 parades and a playdate. We bailed on parade #2. The kids are worn out. It would NOT have a been pretty.

Parade #1 was much smaller and more low key than in previous years. I guess the economy played a part as there are usually many participants from out of town/state. This year there was only 1 band in the WHOLE parade. At least the bag pipe group had drums, as Sawyer LOVES drums. It isn't a parade without drums. Here are the highlights.

Bike Brigade

Bagpipes

Veterans

Smiles

There were also fezes, cars (mini coopers and corvettes), motorcycles and dogs.

Then we came home and had a playdate/grill out. They played for several hours and are worn out. Therefore, we will be foregoing the evening parade.