July 4, 2012

We went up to Red Lodge for a family reunion for my side of the family. We went to the traditional Red Lodge parade.

I think Ava doesn't want her picture taken.

Grandma and Grandpa Bassett stopped by to say hi.

It's great being able to catch up with my sister.

Caden and Chase relaxing before the parade.

Kailyn and Grandpa Bassett.

Ava

Watching the parade and waiting anxiously for some candy.

Chase was so excited to get candy.

There were lots of horses to be seen.

Gotta love the Red Lodge parades. Slap a couple decorations on the side of your business truck and call it cheap advertising...I mean a float.

More great parade stuff.

It just gets better and better.

Ava had a hard time sleeping.

Playing in the creek.

Caden

Hailey and Jordan

Kailyn playing in the water. She quickly decided to go and get her  swimsuit on.

Uncle McKay helping Caden and Makayla.

Hailey, Chase, and Makayla.

The kids loved playing in the water.

For dinner we did a bonfire. Caden helping get the fire ready. 

Brinlee and Ava discussing that the way for world peace is . . .

 . . . sharing.

Kailyn stirring the fire

What a great big cousin

Chase wanted to be part of the picture

Chase can't keep his hands down . . . and, we have a newcomer!  Welcome, Hailey!

The Pearson Family

Megan and the young man she is dating.  Good respectable distance.  Keep it up.

Grandpa and Grandma Jones

Ava enjoying Chase's hot dog

Kailyn helping her daddy put out the fire.

Grandpa and Grandma Jones bought each of the kids a flashlight.  They also got some sparklers for the kids to enjoy.  Fun, cute kids.