We had a great time the embassy 4th of July Party, which was hosted at the Community Center, which is this beautiful place next to the American Ambassador's residence. It has a playground, basketball court, swimming pool and a new gym. It is walking distance from our house (the first time we walked it was on the 4th to bring down the decorated wagon). The kids spent all of July 3 decorating bikes, scooters, and our red wagon for the big parade. Kelly was determined that we should win the prize. Our neighbor kids were also part of the fun, their middle daughter volunteered to ride in the wagon because Charlie told the girls he wanted to ride his own bike. (we took off his training wheels about a week ago and he is so proud to balance)
The event was kicked off by the Marine Color Guard, here is Katie and her friend from school with the Marines..
They had CRAZY moonbounce options for the kids, one was this two story thing that you sit in a seat that lifts you to the top and drops you. Kelly started yelling out "YOLO" (You Only Live Once) and got all the kids doing it. They pretty much did that ride the entire time. They also had a mechanical bull inside a blow up enclosure that was a hit as well.
Here is Charlie on the bull with the crazy two story moonbounce in the background!
The bucket seat you sit in and get lifted to the top for the big drop!!! (we think this would be a great addition to the Labor Day Picnic- Candy & Paul!)
Our big parade entry, Kelly pulled the wagon, Katie & Liza rode scooters, Charlie his bike with Captain America shirt & shield, along with our 3 neighbors, Ruby, Coral & Opal.
They get called up on stage to claim their prize!
Shot of the winners with their prize! (ice cream bowls and some candy)
The only thing that was missing was fireworks, this was the place we always needed to be when we had dogs that hated fireworks!
We hope all of you on the East Coast had some celebrations despite the bad hurricane weather!
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