A Great 4th in the OOB

We spent the 4th of July weekend at the campground in Old Orchard Beach so we were able to see our families. We spent a lot of time at the beach and visiting with everyone. It was great. On Friday we got up and headed into Ocean Park which is right down the street from the campground for the annual 4th of July Parade. Alison just sat there in amazement watching all the people and parade vehicles. After the parade we headed to the beach for a bit and then back to the campground for a nap. After nap we headed to the Milne's Cottage for some dinner, and tea and then to the beach for some late night fireworks or "Fireferks" as Alison would call them. We were a little worried about how she would do with the noise and the fact that they didn't start until 9:30, but she did really great. The noise didn't seem to bother her a bit. She actually fell asleep in the middle of them and slept right through the grand finale. She did wake up just as we came off the beach for a second to lift her head and say "bye fireferks, see you later" and then went right back to sleep. It was really funny. That is all she talk about the next day. Saturday my mom, Anna and myself went for our spa day and then out to lunch. We do this every year as a present to my mom for mother's day. It was great to spend some time with them. Later we headed to the milne's for dinner and then to back to the campground for a campfire at the Smith's. Here are some pictures of our fun weekend.

All dressed up in her festive attire.

All excited ready to go to the parade

Alison and Aunt Anna waiting for the parade to start.

People watching and waiting patiently

This as much of a smile as we got. The rest of the time was spent with a amazed look on her face.

But she was all smiles when we got to the beach.

daddy and Alison on the beach. That's right daddy on the beach.

Alison loved being buried in the sand. and loved burying us in the sand too.

All cleaned up after the beach ready to go to dinner at the cottage.

Grammie and Ali

Daddy and wiggle worm Ali

All the ladies ready for some tea

Alison having some tea with the girls. It was really milk with a drop of tea but she thought it was pretty neat to do what everyone else was doing.

Waiting with grampa to go down to the beach for the fireworks

Annual family picture

Alison relaxing at the campfire

A foggy but beautiful day at the beach

Having fun splashing in her little pool

Posing like a swim suit model.

Aunt Anna and Alison (yes that is a "smile" on Alison's face)

A fun weekend was had by all.