Happy 4th!

Evelyn participated in her first parade today! The Pepperdine families that live on campus gathered this morning for a kids parade - bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers - any transport available. Before the parade, the Declaration of Independence was read and then the kids set off to the tune of Stars and Stripes Forever. Evelyn also enjoyed her first popsicle after the parade!


Henri was there too...Evelyn walked with him to visit the firetruck that was there for the occasion.

Evelyn took her role in the parade very seriously. We had thought we might have to coax her to keep walking, but she was very determined and walked very quickly around the parking lot, pushing her baby in the stroller. When the other children stopped, she kept going - saying "More parade! More parade!"

A family portrait

Practicing for the parade on the porch - and yes - her baby doll does have a matching dress!