Fourth of July celebrations!

One of our favorite things about living in Canby is the city's Fourth of July celebration they host every year. The city closes the downtown streets to traffic and they have an open air festival with booths, activities, etc. all centered around the downtown playground. It is what you might imagine as a "Norman Rockwell" festivity. Everyone around town comes down and you simply spend the day relaxing and visiting with friends.

Brandon, Ryan, Ryley and Tori spent the day at summer camp (they didn't want to miss out fishing, bmx bike racing, and swimming) so Matt, Sarah, Tyler (who was recovering from being ill and skipped camp) and I spent the afternoon downtown.

Mallory Block, Sarah, and Morgan Block turned to smile at the camera while watching the Canby parade!

That evening we invited the Block family and the Woll family over to celebrate with us. The best part about living in our neighborhood is the city fireworks are set off at the school two blocks from us. So, we just walk down to the end of our street with our chairs and enjoy the show.

Matt, Brandon and a sleeping Tori watching the fireworks!


We finally finished celebrating at midnight! Tori and Ryley had headed off to bed already!