Hotter than the 4th uh July.

But it's been so mild all summer, praise god! Well, except this week it really started heating up.  

We went to VM for the parade.  Got there extra early.  Impressive.  Sat in front of the Methodist church again. 

Here they are waiting for it to start.  It was a "long" wait. 

 The day before my little Betty Crocker helped me whip up these no-bake delights.  She loves helping me in the kitchen.  Sometimes she's helpful. ;0)

Yes, yes, the parade was fun... But much different than last year.  jubi ran out in the middle of the road-- during the parade and ran about 10 yards down the road. Roy didn't seem to notice as quickly as me b/c I beat him to her.  She was going for a lollipop.  Seriously.  I may bring a leash next year.  

we did get to see cousins.  A special treat! 

Grandpa drove some of the cousins in uncle Steve's convertible.  

Afterwards we went back to M&P's for a big ol' lunch.  The kids sure had fun with cousins.  Jolee has an extra little spark ;0b reminds me a little  of jubi.  

Gabriel and I ended the night watching the downtown fireworks from the manzanita room window. The pic barely shows a splash of color in the window jut superior to Gabriel's left wrist.  It was a pretty good look.... Of course, we had plenty of neighborhood fireworks action too.