{fourth of july}

I look forward to the 4th of July every year. This year we stayed close to home. Grandma Hansen invited us to the park for breakfast. Then we went home to prepare for the nightly activities. Eric and Lucy ran to Wal Mart for a few things and came home with the

MEGA pack of firecrackers.

Lucy was thrilled. She made sure everyone that came to the door saw them.

We invited the family over for a yummy BBQ. We were all full before dinner was ready. After dinner we were invited over to Daniel and Jami's for Root Beer Floats and FiReWOrKs!

Not only did Eric and Daniel each have a huge box of fun...Daniel and Jami's neighborhood got together to let all of theirs off too! Next year we will just show up and let them buy the entertainment!

Lucy wasn't interested in getting too close to the street. She enjoyed them. I don't think her expression changed all night.

Then on to the big ones!

Yes, our ears were ringing by the end of the night. It was a great day and I am sad it has come and gone! Until next year....