summer at its best

This year's Fourth of July was a busy (but awesome) one!

We started our day bright and early and took in a local parade ...

Tee-shirt: Circo (thrifted for $0.50)
Shorts: Baby Gap (thrifted for $2.00)
Sandals: Arizona Jean Company (thrifted for $2.00)

Then we headed out to Gramma and Grampa's for (a quick nap and then) some carnival fun at a community festival ...

Where Malcolm survived (and liked!) his very first "Kiddie Ride!"


Beep! Beep!

I would have accompanied him on the mini-roller coaster, but he was about an inch too short ... Maybe next year! (I have to keep reminding myself that he's not even two yet!)

Then it was back to Gramma and Grampa's for some snacks (poolside) and then a leisurely walk to the lake ...

Swim shirt: Old Navy ($2.99 on sale)
Swim shorts: Old Navy ($1.75 on sale)
Water shoes: Unknown brand ($2.00 on sale at Target)

If only every summer day could be so perfect!