spoils of the 4th

Way back during the 4th of July weekend, Andy took the older boys to Cicero's 4th of July celebration. They have vendors, a Civil War re-enactment camp, a pioneer village and a kids game/play area. Each of the boys got to get a trinket from a vendor. Here's what they chose...

Marcus picked out a metal pendant that has a design pounded into it. He looks exhuasted, doesn't he. He was coming off a couple days of having pretty late bedtimes.


Ewan picked out a wooden snake.

Cale picked out a spear. Yes, a spear, made out of a long stick with rabbit fur wrapped around the top to make it look more "real". Don't worry, it has a wooden tip.

They loved their new things. And, Andy took them back to the children's area in a separate trip. They bounced on a bunch of different bouncy things and saw some different animals. The best part is, that all this stuff is within walking distance of our house. Seriously, our subdivision was surrounded by events. I love the 4th in Cicero!