The 4th in Newton

There is a little place called Newton, Massachusetts about 1 mile from our front door.  It would be fun to live there.  Then we could be the Newtons from Newton.  We decided to head to the Newton Center Playground for some 4th of July fun this year.  As soon as we got there Ali marched in a "costume" parade.  I didn't really know what it was until we got through to the other side.  I just saw cute kids walking in a little parade with people clapping and knew Ali should be a part of it.  She got a little ribbon at the end.  

Watching the foot races.  I love me a good ol' foot race.

Free ice cream?  Yes, please!

And free Trader Joe's apple juice.... these people in Newton are living fancy.

The playgrounds in Boston are so nice.  This particular playground has these swings that are more like lazy boy recliners!  That's luxury!

We went home for lunch and naps and then headed back to the fair.  It was also the location for the evening fireworks.  We knew we'd be at home asleep for the fireworks so we wanted to enjoy a little bit of the pre-game fun.  He's Jimmy and Ali getting ready to go down one of those two-story slides.  She didn't cry, but she did hold her breath the whole way down and didn't jump at the chance to ride it again.

James hung out in his stroll like an angel and attracted attention from all the ladies passing by.  Typical. This kid is a stud.

We took Ali on a little carousel in Shanghai when she turned 1 and she didn't really enjoy it.  This time she loved it and there was a bit of screaming when we had to get her off.  My, how things change in less than one year.

And by the end of the day we were exhausted.  Ha!  I love how Ali looks like she is just so tired from all her playing.

James didn't get to ride any of the rides this year but he didn't mind and he sure is a cutie!