This was a 4th of July like no other in Hays. Fireworks were not allowed in Hays, or most of Western Kansas, due to high temperatures and NO moisture anywhere. So it was QUIET. We watched fireworks on TV.
Our first gathering was our neighbors' Wentling Annual 3rd of July party. With no fireworks on the menu we had to improvise and provide other entertainment for the kids. Some people brought a bounce house, others brought the slip-n-slide, and we made our entrance by launching water balloons across Hall Street from our driveway to their back yard. It was fantastic.
Everywhere we have lived we have been fortunate to have neighbors be such good friends to us. The kids play so nicely and we can break into each others houses to use air compressors for a flat bike tire or borrow a tomoato on a moment's notice. Just as neighbors should be able to do!
Here are some pictures from the 3rd of July!
Amelia in blue, Caroline in red.
Tessa on the slip-n-slide!
Chloe, Tessa, and Jacob showing off their tattoos!
Lady Liberties!
Chloe, Bianca (TMP student from Kenya), Tessa, Lindsey, and Emilie
Tracing bodies with sidewalk chalk.
Last was glow bracelets. We had the accessories kit for them so Isaac wore the glow glasses all evening. It was hilarious. When everyone else asked to borrow his glasses he said,
"No, because I can't see without them!"
I take his picture, he takes mine.
July 7th was the Wild West Fest parade with an American theme.
The kids were very respectful of the flag.
The Heartland Catbackers were marching through and
Willie the Wildcat was with them!
Here are the kids jumping up and down chanting
"Willie, Willie, Willie!"
"He sees us!!!! Here he comes!"
High-fives from Willie!
The K-State race car.
Yep, look closely. Isaac's in there!
And Chloe, too!
We made the best of our firework-less 4th of July!
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