Welcome to Omaha/ Bellevue: Russ Thompson Park in Bellevue

 Russ Thompson Park is south of Mission at 27th and Franklin.  The park covers and entire block.  It has four pickle ball courts, a backstop for recreational ball, a halfcourt basketball pad, and a very nice playground w3ith a climbing wall.  I did not see a restroom.  There is a covered picnic area.

Independence Day: Afternoon and Evening

July 4 we picked up Natalia at the airport, and then headed to Cupertino.  After driving around town to see some of the changes we headed to the grocery store, Lucky who had corn 6 for $1.  We then settled in at Creekside Park, in the southwest corner where they have a barbecue grill.  For lunch we had sandwiches, and then kept ourselves entertained.  I enjoyed a book, and we all played some games, and Tony enjoyed climbing, and the playground.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8N_EQPkW_s&list=UUUEd30vKIa3CW6YQDuSxQcQ&index=1
Miranda, Tony, Natalia bouncing

We barbecued for dinner.  Charity's Anthony (they arrived after Charity's work) took the honors with the grill; corn, hamburgers and hot dogs.  I was saving our watch the fireworks spot.  Kayla, Jeremy and Skylar joined us for dinner.  The corn was most excellent. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMDRLlSd-c&list=UUUEd30vKIa3CW6YQDuSxQcQ