The fun part of the day started in the late afternoon when Beppe, Pakka, Michelle and Jade came over. We went swimming at our neighbor's house. We grilled chicken and the kids enjoyed sparklers and Tony's personal fire work display. I was thinking about traditions... and if we had any. I guess it would be Tony's fireworks in the front yard. He started doing them probably 5 years ago... mostly because the fire works around here are usually not on the 4th....(?). Each year gets a little bigger. This year we enjoyed our neighbor's fireworks too but nothing beat Tony's "Texas Rattlesnake" grand finale! Ha! ...That's what the name was of the firework. Of course I'm like, "how much did that cost?!"... only $11.99... all up in smoke. OK, it was worth it.
I feel so blessed to be living in the USA. I'm very aware of those serving on the other side of the world and the sacrifice they make each day.... and in other parts of our nation... including one of our own; Archie.
Here are a few pictures of you...
Quinn & Nate ran through the sprinklers before swimming... and then popped into his house for icecream cones... after popsicles at our house. They know how to work the system!
Jade LOVES the water!
Michelle had Madison "lassoed."
Madison doesn't always like her picture taken now so it's harder to get them of her!
Quinn on one of his many "stunts" for me. Double click on this picture...it's hilarious. He LOVES to have his picture taken!
Madison helped Jade drive the gator. Look at how big Madison is now!! She no longer fits!! (sniff-sniff)
Quinn pretending to be an airplane with his sparklers.
Part of Tony's "Texas Rattlesnake" grand finale!
Our last guest left about 10:45pm. It was a late but fun night!
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