Independence Day!

So we had a pretty fun fourth of July. It was a little different .... but the base here puts on a pretty good time and the kids had a great day.

So We started the day with another bike ride session. Niyah was much happier this time, although before we started she asked me if she could just throw her bike away...... But with a little encouragement and some happy words, she decided to try it and did so without breaking into tears this time. I think she just thought it would come a lot easier then it did. Harley did great, she just has this strange magnet that takes her right into the trees!!

We then headed down to the "hanger" for the party. I was impressed there was a lot for the kids to do and tons of free things.

Didn't the girls look cute and festive! The shirts were from Granny Franny, and the flower lei's were being handed out.

A mini go-car track for the kids. Harley went a little crazy and was out in the middle of the track doing figure eights, much to the dismay of the Japanese workers, they however where quickly distracted when Niyah ran into them full speed ahead! She didn't understand stop in Japanese I guess. LOL

They had a little petting zoo for the kids.

and of course we had to go on the pony rides

They then painted on a mural

Did I mention it was really hot and humid? It was but we still had tons of fun!

They ended the day with some barbecue ribs! They were very happy to say the least!! But they were not quite as good as Grapas' and Mama's ribs!

All in all it was good day. No fireworks because of the rain but here is some videos of the entertainment we had. It was a good day to celebrate our nations birthday.

The funniest clowns, mostly because they yelled everything really loud in Japanese which nobody understood. Niyah dumped her snow cone on my foot towards the end.... thus the camera footage towards the end is a bit skewed.

Japanese band they were pretty good.

The girls having a good time.