4th of July

Daddy and Lauren at the Highland Park 4th of July Parade

Our little patriots

What a wonderful 4th of July we had as a family!  The day started with a fantastic parade in Highland Park with lots of bands and candy.  The girls did plug their ears and Annie held my hand when all the trucks with sirens went by.   It was hot out in the sun, but we all really enjoyed ourselves.

Then we went to a delicious BBQ at our friends, Amanda and Alan's house.

After an afternoon of napping by all 4 Hansons, we packed up and left for Lake Forest's 4th of July celebration.  Our new neighbors invited us so we joined them and a few other families to hear Kenny Loggins and watch the fireworks.  Not only was there a beautiful sunset right before the fireworks, but the moon rose with a golden hue as the fireworks were lighting up the sky.  Even though the heat was more than reasonable, all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our day together.  I believe Geoff's exact quote was, "What a thoroughly satisfying day!"