We started the day off with the 5K Freedom run here in Ladera. My dad, sister Shaina, and I ran together. It was the second year we've done it, and it was so much fun. We later visited with Justin's family and then headed over to the local festivities. Jonathan and Kate really enjoyed the face painting, inflatables, and music. We met up with some friends of ours- Chris, Sarah, Luca, and baby Elsa. I got to attend Elsa's birth as their doula! The kids loved the fireworks. Kate kept saying "nother one pop!" when each firework went off. She especially liked the sparkly ones. Jonathan said once "that startled me!" Good word use! Their faces looked so beautiful lit up by the fireworks. Justin and I got to hold them while we watched the show. Another great memory!
