4th of July Week

The Stricker family had a memorable get-together the week of July 4th. With the exception of Beth and her family, everyone else was present. What fun it was to be together! Here are a few highlights:





Aimee's family met us in eastern Wisconsin where Aunt Priscilla(David's sister) met a new grandniece.








Science teacher, Uncle Brian, helped the big

kids make a tornado in a bottle while the little

ones busied themselves playing in water.




David and Brian walked 23 miles from our house in Red Wing to Kaya and Joe's house in Cannon Falls. It took 9 1/2 hours from 5:00 AM. to 2:30 PM. We all met at Kaya's house and cheered them across the finish line.

Afterwards we walked to a nearby park to celebrate with a picnic lunch.

Note the victory medal around David's neck. It was bestowed on him at the finish line. Brian got one too.

David, Brian and Kevin took in a Twins game and brought home a win.

Philip installed sound on my computer!

Along with parade(Those of us who didn't attend the parade saw highlights which Philip video taped for IdaMae), fireworks(IdaMae's reaction after the first firework went off was,"Pop! More, more!" as she signed the word "more"), and a traditional July 4th cookout, the whole week was a great celebration!