It started crazy early. Mom, Brad and I met up to get in line to take a tethered ride on a hot air balloon.
We were there early enough to be the first ones in line, and to see the balloon be inflated. And then, of course, be the first riders.
It continued with lots of walking around downtown, eating carnival-style food, and watching the parade. And I didn’t take a single picture of any of that…
But we walked home after the parade and by the time we arrived we had this:
Which quickly turned to this:
Because fireworks are fun enough to wake most little boys up. 
Happy Birthday USA!!
Sleeping baby…. to little boy. Maybe I need another kid…
Great pictures – even small sized! You guys are SO LUCKY!!! I am so envious of your balloon ride. Lucky, lucky, lucky ducks.
Awesome 4th…as always in Seward! I would have LOVED to have done the balloon ride…too cool!
Nice pics…but how did Brad fit in the stroller! HA!