4th of July HB Style

I was very VERY sad to be missing Boston 4th of July this year. My Mom took pity on me and scheduled our trips around being able to go to Huntington Beach for the 4th. My brother and his family live there and have been telling me for years how great HB is on the 4th. The morning started out with a bike ride to some of their friends' house to watch the parade. Our bike entourage was a sight to be seen. 11 adults, 2 kids, 4 toddlers, 2 brand new babies, almost ALL on bikes. (the new babies and their moms took a car for this portion of the trip) 

 For the love of America- Are these not the cutest, most patriotic little mamma's on the planet.?!

Here are Emily and Grace at the parade. During the parade, this family throws an enormous BBQ. Ribs, tri-tip, hamburgers, hot dogs, sides up the wahzoo. Delish. 

On our way to the beach, Emily and Grace rode in a trailor together and yelled, "America ROCKS!" the whole way. It was hilarious.

 Next- off to the beach! Lyla collected patriotic necklaces throughout the day. 

 Then, back to Matt's house to lay low for a couple of hours until fireworks.

At night we rode bikes back to the beach for fireworks. There is something really cool about sitting in the soft, chilled sand, snuggling with my babies, surrounded by family and watching fireworks. 

The day in HB was perfect! Absolutely wonderful. 

Fireworks alone though- Boston wins.