Celebrating the 4th

The girls and I started the 4th off with a 5K in New Rockford at 8:00 AM, and then stayed in NR for their 10:00 AM parade. After we had collected (and eaten) our fair share of tootsie rolls, we headed back to Carrington for our parade and food and fireworks at Carla's house.


Waiting for the Carrington Parade to begin...candy bags on hand.





Hhhmmmm, sparklers. Not mom's favorite, but always a hit with the kids.








Rylee is cooking desert. MMM MMM good!



Watching the dads fireworks show from the tramp. The "big ones" are legal for anyone to buy in ND, so it was a spectacular show. Boys and gun powder can be a fun thing to watch.