We had quite a soggy day today but that didn't keep us from enjoying the Libertyfest parade early this morning before the heavy rain hit. We met Mark's parents along with his sister and her two boys at our favorite parade-watching spot just in time to see the start of the parade. 
Ian loved the police officers on their motorcycles, the loud firetruck, the horses and the "soldiers" (as he calls all military). He was especially impressed with some people who were doing cartwheels down the street.
And I sat in somewhat shock as my "baby boy" got what I will call "googly eyes" as the very pretty Miss Oklahoma went by on the back of a convertible with a gorgeous dress and crown on. I asked if he thought she was pretty and his response was priceless....in his soft, sweet voice he told Mark, "Uh-huh. She looks like a princess."
Anna was most taken by, you guessed it, the horses and the animals. One memorable moment was when a float went by with about a dozen dogs from the local shelter on display and she just went crazy. She was waving, hooting, yelling, clapping, and making so much noise in excitement that everyone around us was laughing and commenting about her.
Despite all the joy we received from watching the kids experience the parade, the most touching part of Independence Day celebrations for me is seeing floats or vehicles go by filled with veterans, Shriners, our local police and firemen waving American flags and playing patriotic music. It is awesome, too, to realize how blessed we are as Americans to openly and freely practice our chosen religion.
God bless the USA!
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