Independence Day 2013

 We had a great Fourth of July, packed with fun and some firsts for Parker. It started with a bike parade and breakfast with the ward.

 Everyone loved Parker's Berg bike from Uncle Matt. Lots of kids wanted to try the steering wheel!

 Giving Eli a ride on the back to the Berg.

 Parker loves a good hearty breakfast, he was so excited for pancakes.

 The whole fam

 We came home to change and get ready for the lake house. As we were packing the car, the ice cream truck pulled up and Parker got to try ice cream truck goodness for the first time (they usually come during nap time). Tate was still napping so he missed out, poor guy. Tate did get to try some later in the summer but I didn't get a photo.

 Parker wanted batman ice cream with bubble gum eyes. He has recently been really into Super Heroes like Batman and Superman even though he has never seen a show with them before. He learns it from his friends at church. It really cute to see him love all things boy.

 oh yeah! It was cherry flavored, I may or may not have asked him to share :)

 Then we went to Anne and Kevin's lake house and the weather was perfect.

 Parker and Courtney in the kayak.

 Me, Parker and Courtney tubing. This was Parker's first time. We went really slow, I think he enjoyed it but he kept his face down because he didn't like the water spraying his face. The water was really warm which made me happy because I can't stand cold water!

 Sarah, Nana, Courtney

 That's the life.

 Kevin with Tate in the front kayak and Brett with Parker in the back kayak.

 Parker has been asking for a while to try fishing. He finally got a chance!

 This was Parker's first time fishing.

 Luckily, there are plenty of fish waiting to eat by the Horn's dock.

 Success! Also, Parker has entered the cheesy/anything-but-natural-smile phase of childhood :)

 Fire pit with sparkler and fireworks.

Tate wanted a turn in the driving seat of the boat.