Happy Independence Day

I don't really know what we're celebrating today, but I know it means another parade, and that means...

...more fire trucks!!!

 

Today's parade had like a hundred fire trucks, but only a few marching bands, which meant I didn't do too much dancing. Still, clapping for all those sirens was exhausting work. I barely made it back to the car. 

Outsider art

Pop-Pop Shane was pretty good at drawing copies of me on the driveway, but there's something about his chalk strokes that lack the artistry and reality of Grandmom Shane's interpretations. Also, I wanted him to do it in blue. 

Best pillow ever

Who knew Aunt Kate made such a comfy beanbag? She didn't seem to mind too much.

Dread locks

Might be time for a haircut, Dad.

Story Time

Just like any good story, the key is to save the best for the end.

Merry-go-round

Grandmom and Grandpop took me to a park with trains and a carousel today. Riding on the horses was great, but they really need to put a steam pipe on top, to make them look more like trains. That would be awesome. 

Dad's note -- Thanks to Grandmom Linda for the picture! We accept guest photographers anytime, as long as they're taking pictures of Jonathan. 

Helping around the house

Mom is still feeling a little under the weather, so we all have to chip in around the house. Grandma and Pop-Pop needed me to do the heavy lifting with the gardening, bringing all my pool water over to the new plants. I hope the tomatoes don't grow up smelling like my feet.