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th of July wasn't exactly what we planned but it was still a great time. Luke battled a fever last week & yesterday had a nasty cough so our Tahoe plans were thwarted. Of course, he woke up feeling great today! Go figure. We had a really fun back-up option though...the park in front of my parent's house (2 blocks away) played host to the neighborhood's annual 4
th of July parade. Maddie & Luke (with a little help from us) decorated their bikes for the ride. They were supposed circle the park twice but they were having such a great time most of the kids kept going. I think they liked the fact that they were being allowed to ride in the street!
Our two monkeys showing their patriotic side

Mike helped Luke put flames on the back of his trike

Waiting for the start of the parade

There goes Luke-man!

And here comes Maddie! She was so fast that she lapped Luke. Twice.