Fourth of July in Iowa

Cute cousins Alysa and Alaina

Nate and I spent the 4th of July weekend in Iowa. This was Alaina's first road trip. She did very well in the car and slept almost the entire trip! We stayed with Nate's parents and also spent some time with Nate's sister and her family. The pictures above were taken on the 4th of July right before we left to watch the parade. Brianna, our oldest niece, was in the parade this year. Alaina was a little unsure about all the noises in the parade, but soon she fell asleep in her stroller.

Alysa, Kevin, Sarah, Marvin, Jan... watching the parade, waiting for Brianna to march by.

Brianna in the parade. I cannot believe how fast she has grown up!
After the parade we all went to Nate's parents house for a cookout. I contributed to the cookout by making a special dessert, an American flag cake. I was very proud. Isn't it beautiful?

Hope you all had a great 4th of July!