Had a really great 4th of July with family, we started our day with the new annual 5K run. Everyone did a great job on the run and finished. The best part is all of the cousins drifted together to run with someone and finished together as well. Which I guess left me running alone and in hindsight I should have brought my headphones to pass the time in the heat.

After the run we stayed around the festivities and found a spot to watch the Delano parade. Once that got done, we headed to my brother and sister-in-laws house to enjoy their backyard pool while eating and hanging out. Once the sun started to go behind trees to give us some shade from the heat we decided to get a little friend game of Kubb going! We brought our set but come to find out after we played it with them last time they have now picked up their own set and are playing it.

Overall, it was a great day and had fun just hanging out with everyone.

Three smiling individuals stand behind a kitchen counter, displaying a dessert decorated like an American flag using various candies. Some great creativity making a Candy themed American Flag

A group of eight people seated around a dining table, enjoying a meal. The wall in the background features a decorative “family” sign. The table has plates with food and various drinks. The room has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. All the kids sitting around together

Runners nearing the finish line of a race on a sunny day, with spectators and event staff watching. A finish banner and orange cones are visible, along with a parked police car on the side. First kid finishers the oldest boys

Runners participating in a road race, surrounded by orange cones, on a sunny day. The scene is lively with people wearing various sports attire, some displaying race numbers. Tall trees and a school sign are visible in the background. Next phase is these two surrounding some other runner.

Two people wearing race attire and bibs stand on a sunny street. One holds a water bottle. A crowd is visible in the background, with people milling around and sitting on the grass. Last two finishers were these two.

Three people are enjoying a sunny day in a clear, blue swimming pool. One person is sitting on the edge, while the other two are submerged up to their shoulders. A grassy lawn and trees are visible in the background. Swimming! Everyone wants to race the “professional swimmer” of the family Gretchen

A group of people is gathered on a spacious, well-manicured lawn playing a yard game. Wooden blocks are scattered on the grass. The setting is bright and sunny, bordered by trees and shrubs in the background. Friendly game of Kubb where our team won 3-2 in games.