Our 4th of July

We stuck around home for the 4th of July. The boys and Jeff went shopping for fireworks. I prepared a fun 4th of July meal. We went swimming, did some eating, then came home for fireworks. We let the boys stay up until 10:30! WOW!! Aryk didn't make it that long.

The boys doing sparklers.

Mom holding the sparkler for Aryk. He really wanted to hold it, but...

Since Aryk was only a month old, last year. We put him down to sleep, then did a few fireworks with the older boys. So this was his first time seeing fireworks. He had fun. I kept trying to catch his face while he was watching, but he wouldn't stop moving.

This picture reflects what he did all night. His head was looking every which way. He wanted to see what Jeff was doing, he could hear the pops of more fireworks in the distance. He kept looking at me to see what was going on. No wonder he got worn out so quickly.

This is such a goofy face. I love the things we catch on camera!

Aryk kept trying to grab the fireworks. So I handed him an unopened box of snaps. This is where they ended up.

Aryk watching fireworks through all the smoke.

The boys watching fireworks

Aryk got tired and laid on my shoulder for a while. Then, finally, I gave up and let him go to bed. Not a sound, not even a tear. He went to sleep and we cleaned up.

Jeff and AJ watching the fireworks.

Our coolest firework. We had a coupon to get a FREE $6 firework with any purchase. So we bought the cheap ground flowers and received a fountain we wouldn't have paid the price for. We really liked this $6 fountain.

Ashton watching fireworks.

The neighbors REALLY cool fountains.

We had a fun and relaxing Independence Day. And we would like to thank all the men and women who are serving our country and giving us the opportunity to celebrate our freedoms!