Single Motherhood Day #8 (4th of July)

It seems like we have some traditions started.  Like last year, we started our day at a big pancake breakfast.  This year, however, Evelynd got her face painted for the first time.  She got a red start on her cheek and a blue star on her hand.  The picture was supposed to be of her cheek, but I was having camera issues, so it's pretty hard to see.

We then joined the Jipping girls for their neighborhood's children's parade.

Melanie told me that the man who organizes it found a box in his house when he moved in that had the parade information and decorations.  He bought the house and inherited the planning work.  Good thing he's a good guy and has continued the tradition.

After the parade, we went back to the Jippings for lunch (thank you so much!) and play.

The evening was filled with making burgers and lighting some fire crackers in the backyard.  Even though I only picked out quiet ones, Ev did NOT enjoy them.

Luckily, she slept through the night (I guess I turned the white noise machine up enough) although Daisy did not.  Poor dog was terrified.