Our 4th

Since last year we did nothing (see here), we made sure that we made today a terrific one.

We went to the parade and died of the heat. Oh my was it hot. Like over 100 degrees at 9am hot. Blah.

Hugh was so nice and walked around fanning everyone.

My little miss GiGi was so red and sweaty. Poor thing.

Even though it was scorching, the crazies had so much fun.

Afterwards we went to the Ropers for some lunch. Yummy! This is the only picture I got.

We were invited over to a neighbors home for a potluck dinner and swimming. Ty had got into trouble right before and so she wasn't able to go swimming. But she did get to sit on the edge and put her feet in for awhile.

When we finally made it home we got out the fireworks, put a blanket on the grass, and got all ready. Then the neighbors lit their big and loud fireworks and it was all over. Ty and GiGi both started howling and we had to take them inside. They wouldn't stop either. So we took all of our stuff inside and the twins and Dan went into the backyard to light off some fun ones and do some sparklers. Annie was pretty funny when a firework would explode she would say "Kaboom" super loud.

So happy for my family and the fun that we have. So glad that I live in the country where I have (for the moment) the freedom to do whatever I want.

Happy 4th of July!