Mark had a couple friends in town from Oklahoma City. We all headed to the Fireman's Pancake Breakfast in town first thing in the morning. Gulliver enjoyed checking out the big fire engine as we waited in the long line.
The Fireman's Breakfast is always a very popular event on the 4th and draws lots and lots of people. It's not unusual to wait in line for 30 - 45 minutes. Gulliver was actually quite patient the whole time we waited.
It was worth the wait, though. Gulliver polished off two sausage links and all three pancakes -- and then proceeded to help me finish my breakfast. And that's after he had his usual breakfast of oatmeal, fruit, and yogurt. I cringe at the thought of our grocery bill 10 years from now!
We strolled through town and killed time until the annual parade started. While I saved a front-row seat near the end of the parade, Mark and Gulliver kept themselves entertained.
Once the parade started, Gulliver joined me on my lap and quickly became interested in the festivities. From bikers and dancers to big floats and Bubba the Bear. He was quite enamored with the plastic ducks given away by the Rotary Club. He even scored a free t-shirt (although it's a little big, so we out it away until next year).
We tried to go to the outdoor concert up on the mountain that evening, but it was delayed and moved inside as a result of poor weather. So we turned around and headed home instead.
All in all, we had a very nice 4th of July!
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