Independance Day

This was a fun-packed day!  We first went to the parade, which was pretty good!:

Then we hustled over to mom and dads for a barbecue with all of the family.  THEN Eli and Caden decided that it would be really fun to hike into Kilmoque (sp) Lake and Shawn and I thought that sounded like a pretty great idea!  Hardly anyone wanted to come, and the kids were happy to stay behind and play with cousins. Luckily Maddie had some tennis shoes for me to borrow so that I was able to go! We got down from the trail at dusk, just in time to head to Haines for the fireworks.

The group of us that went: Me, Caden, Zack (Katie and steve's son) Shawn and Eli:

When we got to the lake, Eli and Caden went for a quick swim:

Great day indeed!  This was the second year in a row that we went hiking on the Fourth.  I am liking the tradition!!