4th of July on the 15th of July

I'm a little behind, so we'll play catch up for a bit. We've been so, so, so busy this summer!!!

We spent the 4th of July weekend with my parents and Alex. It was a great weekend, nice weather, good company and some GREAT food! We had an opportunity to catch some of Alex's softball, watch the parade, and even went on a double date with my parents to a concert for their anniversary!

Auntie Alex babysat and did a really good job. Jackson decided to make her earn her money (though we didn't pay her!) letting her know he wasn't ready for bed by screaming :) She did finally get him to sleep and I think it was a good experience for her.

We took Jackson to the Ashland parade for his first 4th of July. If anyone's ever been to the Ashland parade, or Ashland for that matter, you know it's very "colorful." Everything from organic farmers throwing lettuce instead of candy to men in dresses and four-inch heels. Nothing a couple of kids who lived in Eugene haven't seen though!

Jackson went right to "practicing" for the parade, walking up and down the street with Grandma.

He considered joining the marching band, but after a little more thought.....

He decided to sleep for most of it. I guess Great Auntie Ellen's lap was just too comfy!

After the parade we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's for a little bolo golf and and more sunshine (it's a good thing we soaked it up since it's been hiding here in Portland). We enjoyed the rest of our afternoon and best of all, we had Ron's famous Ribs for dinner!

Jackson didn't make it for fireworks. I was a little worried they might wake him, but he slept right through them! Never made a peep. I'm sure next year will be a different story....

Happy 15th of July to everyone!