I loved everything about the 4th of July. This is the first year we've taken the kids to a parade, and the Arlington one didn't disappoint. We met the Davis', Pilgrims and Glovers there, and really enjoyed watching the bands, floats, horses, and incredibly random cars driving by. Does anyone understand those random people that just drive in the parade waving like everyone should know who they are? Anyway, despite the heat it was a lot of fun, and we went to a 50s burger place for lunch. 
After naps Clay and I decided to take the kids to Hawaiian Falls for the rest of the afternoon. (If anyone out there is curious, you get reduced admission if you go after 4:00, and 3 hours was plenty for the kids.) We met Cara, Jack and Josie there and loved just hanging out together. And the perfect end to the day? A chicken finger basket and blizzard at DQ! I had no idea there was an old Dairy Queen in Mansfield - we saw the sign on the way to the water park, and that's pretty much all I could think about while we were there. I really wish I would have taken a picture of all of us in Dairy Queen at 8:00 in our swimsuits on the 4th of July - especially since Ethan was wearing his England shirt Clay brought back. Nothing like a little patriotism!
Oh, I could use a little fun in the water right about now (Seriously. I'm outside.). And a chicken finger basket wouldn't be so bad either. Thanks for the pictures and welcome home Clay.
ReplyDeleteOk, I did NOT need to know about the DQ in Mansfield!! It's like an answered prayer! We had a great time at the parade, too. Yes...it'll definitely be our new tradition!
ReplyDeleteLoving your title!!
ReplyDeleteDQ is oh so dangerous. We eat at the one in Aransas Pass when we go to the aquatic center. It is a tradition. The problem is we go to the aquatic center often.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the kids all lined up on the curb. So cute.