Our celebrating began on Saturday night, July 3 at the Lopez's house. They had their annual 4th of July party and as always, it was a very good time. Both the food and fellowship was great... nothing like good ole' Texas style brisket! You're an awesome cook, Jon; it was delicious! :)
There were many friends there including little Miss Sidney. Sidney is 5 months older than Lawson and they had a good time playing together. Of course, he enticed her with his baseball and she was a good sport.
For some reason, having another child to care for really limited the number of pictures taken...
Sidney and Lawson
The night ended with fireworks, which Lawson was scared of so he and Russ enjoyed the coolness of the indoors as we enjoyed a spectacular firework show... better than any small town display I've ever seen! Thanks Jon and Kim for a fun evening!
On Sunday night, the 4th, we went to Russ' office for the annual July 4th Customer Appreciation Celebration. It was lots of fun, as always! There was approximately 800 in attendance this year and the riverfront was full of fun with friends and family.
On Sunday night, the 4th, we went to Russ' office for the annual July 4th Customer Appreciation Celebration. It was lots of fun, as always! There was approximately 800 in attendance this year and the riverfront was full of fun with friends and family.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, and brauts were served along with chips, beans, the trimmings, and soft drinks and water. One of my favorite parts of the food is the ice cream... for some reason, it always tastes so good at this event... I suppose it is the atmosphere.
Lawson played and played and had a great time. Clowns were present to entertain the children and were enjoyed by many with the exception of Lawson. They were painting faces and twisting balloons into cool creations and he wanted nothing to do with it. He finally accepted a smiley sticker which you can see on his forearm. The Elmo face painting wasn't even enough to convince him! And like the night before, he was afraid of the beautiful fireworks and immediately began asking to go to the truck so off he and Russ went. It will pass with time, I'm sure.
Russ and Lawson
Lawson is enjoying a hotdog and potato chips, along with a few pickles and a slice of cheese.
The view of the river and the crowd
A few of the Cargill kids!
Simone, Saveena, V.J., Clayton, Kayce, and Emmitt in the stroller.
Emmitt wasn't the least concerned with the events happening around him!
Lawson and his glow-in-the-dark necklace... fun!
Not only is Lawson into baseball, he is still all about singing and dancing... he can turn most anything into a guitar, including his necklace. And he's also dancing a little jig! I believe Johnny Cash was being played over the speakers at this time.
More rhythm than Russ or I even begin to think about having!
He is a funny boy!
Lawson and Dad waiting for the firework show
Beautiful Evansville fireworks!
Mom, Lawson, and Emmitt
And that was our fun weekend!
We are so thankful to live in this great nation... may God continue to bless us as Americans and may He also bless the farmers and ranchers with plentiful harvests.
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