4th of July

The 4th of July is one of favorite holidays. I love the fireworks and picnic's. I don't remember doing alot with my family growing up but I do know we celebrated in some way. Back then I never really thought about what the holiday means and now that I am older, it ways on my mind more. We try to explain to our children the meaning but they are kids so I am not sure how much they get out of it. Hopefully something sinks in and they remembered. I am very grateful to live in this country and have the freedom that we have. I am very grateful to the soldiers that have fought for our country and currently are fighting. This country would not be the same without our brave soldiers.

This year for the 4th of July we got together with of our good friends and their families. We had a potluck picnic, with way to much good food. The girls had alot of fun with their friends around. I don't know why but Ashley decided to sit with the boys at their table. We have always kinda joked that she is our little boy. I guess she just feels more comfortable with them. We all a great time with our friends. All sorts of different activities went on through the night. Everyone stayed busy and had lots of fun. Madison showing off her new haircut while she is playing Mexican Train. Ashley loves her dad and loves to do whatever he does. Kevin taking on Jacob at tether ball. Ashley trying to serve bad mitten. She thought she needed to get the birdie stuck on the racquet before she could swing. It was so funny watching her. MOSQUITO'S Unfortunately we did have some uninvited guests and Allison got bit. Of course it always has be on her face. The mosquitoes really think she is sweet.
We also had entertainment. Allison and Alyssa had so much fun walking around and singing there song to everyone.

Finally it was getting dark and we were able to start the fireworks. We started out with a tank war. The Ewing's have done this every year so we brought our tanks and joined in with them. Remnants of the tank wars. The wars were one of the favorites of the night. Allison with a sparkler. Another favorite of the night. Ashley didn't like the noise of the fireworks so she spent most of the time on Kevin's lap with her hands over her ears. We really had a great time with some great people. This was a 4th of July to remember.