Happy 4th!

This is our 5th July 4th in NOVA, and the first year we've gone into D.C. for the festivities! 

We had a fabulous day with the Archer family. Since Clint and Kim are staying there for the month, we had great parking and could walk to the parade on Constitution. 

It was a bit hot, but the kids loved the marching bands, floats and "real" horses!

Kim with the crew.

Notice the hat :)

When we got back to the house the kids cooled off with a water gun fight!

I love hearing these guys talk through theology together. They are such great friends, and what brings them together is their love for the Lord. 

The kids were called up to get their homemade ice cream of choice.

Get a scoop of this cuteness!

My loves.

Lovely friends- African, Australian, and American.

They were so happy to have glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces!

We had a great view of the fireworks that night!