Wind-pudding and Walk-around: Border Days

For the Fourth of July we loaded up and headed to Grangeville, Idaho to spend the holiday with my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Larry. Every year Grangevillains celebrate Border Days which is the COOLEST small-town celebration I think I've ever had the privelege to be part of.

While we were there, our poor little Abbie was really, really sick. But despite that, we managed to have a good time. There were parades and fireworks and fun shopping downtown and at cool little booths. We were all thoroughly spoiled by Aunt K and Uncle Larry and we loved getting to see my cousin, Gavin. Also, I will mention that Andy took nearly all of these pictures. Isn't he awesome?

Carolyn and Aunt K

Abbie and Uncle Larry--See Abbie wasn't feel so very well. Good thing she had someone to snuggle with.

Carolyn the Drama Queen--She had fun being pulled around in this little wagon. But as you can see, she really was laying the drama on pretty thick.

Sleepy sisters

Egg-tossing crowds with Gavin and Larry in front--One of the coolest things about Border Days is the Egg Toss. The WHOLE TOWN shows up to do a massive egg toss. And these people are serious about their Egg Tosses!

Random Egg Tossers

Over and Under--Gavin and Sammy competing

Of course there are always casualties

Andy said that Washingtonians are too uppity for Egg Tosses. They wouldn't stand for that many broken eggs littering their city streets. I'm glad Grangevillians are more laid back.

There were also games for kids to play--Here is a fishie that Carolyn caught in one such game..... Which brings us to the fish themed photos.

We had a fishie releasing ceremony in Aunt K and Uncle Larry's backyard when Carolyn got home with her prize.

She's been rather enamored with the concept of fishing in general. Here she is with the special fishing pole I got for her, trying to catch some goldfish.