Happy 4th!

Happy 4th, everyone! We started our celebration last night with a cookout and fireworks. The church in front of our neighborhood had their big to-do. We grilled burgers and dogs at our house with Jerry, Connie, Jared and Katie, then walked up to see the big show. It's the least we could do ... the people who put it on rented a ton of trucks from Steve. So, thanks Pyro-Shows!!

I was worried how Samantha would react to the commotion. We were up way past bed time, and fairly close to the fireworks. I should have known that my fearless child would love every minute of it. She watched most of the show with her mouth wide open, pointing and clapping. She even resisted any effort to cover her sweet ears.

We hope everyone has a blessed 4th! We are heading to the pool, then to our next door neighbors for their annual "Losers Party" ... they're British!

Waiting not so patiently for the fireworks to start.

There they are! Can I touch them?

Figured out my camera has a fireworks function.

Applause!