{iNdEpEnDeNcE dAy!}

as always, we luuuuuuv 4th of July here in Virginia.  There's no better setting than Waterford Village with the flag-lined streets, the old cars, and the patriotic spirit of all the locals.
also, we love spending the day with some of our favorite people.  i wish i could explain how much all these kids love each other.  my kids consider these cousins their brothers and sisters.
what a fun time~
The night before the 4th, we had a crazy storm pass thru, so Waterford ended up cancelling their fireworks show.  Lovettsville still had theirs, so we watched from there!


And onto the parade the next morning....

this watermelon is cut with a BIG machete!