Independence Day

We had a very busy, but fun filled 4th of July. We got up early and drove to Fresno to button up all the loose ends on the house we just moved out of. We were able to pick up some fireworks from a friend of ours who runs a fireworks stand while we were in town. We finished up our business, went by Grammie and Grandpa's (to pick up Cameron), and headed back to Bako. around 2pm. When we got home it was a quick unload, pack up the swimming stuff, run by the grocery store, and get over to Matt and Mandy's house for a 4th of July BBQ and swimming. Then we could finally relax.

Cameron's very first 4th of July.

Carter and Cammie waiting for me to finish gathering our things to go over to Matt and Mandy's.

Kyle is our little "Jumping Bean". He was jumping off the side or the rocks or the waterfall all evening long!

Carter is our little fishy. He would have slept in the pool if it was possible.

Carter has been waiting to do sparklers for a week. So exciting for him, so nerve racking for Mommy.

This was the first year Kyle was able to use a sparkler. He was so tired that he basically held it out in front of him and watched it burn out.

Me and my boys watching the fireworks!

Then it was time for homemade ice cream!

We had lots of fun. When I tucked to boys into bed, at 11:30, Carter said, "Mommy I had so much fun today! I really liked blowing up the fireworks, can we do it again tomorrow?" I promised we'd do it again in exactly one year! ;-)