4th of July Celebration!

So, when I moved into my house, I became a part of Topeka called "Collins Park" because I live about a block or so from a park called "Collins Park." Well, each year the neighborhood has a parade on the morning of the 4th. My parents and our friend Sandy went for the first time. It's pretty stinkin' cute. All the neighborhood kids dress up in their best patriotic gear, there are a couple bands, including some bag pipes, and decorated vehicles. Here are some pictures....

After the parade, we went to my parents' house for bbq and later that night I went to my neighbor/friend/co-worker's Sarah's for fireworks. Here are pictures of me with Sarah and her two youngest kids.