So,what did you do for the Fourth of July you might ask. Well, JR's brother and kid came for a visit. We did lots of fun things like go to Cannon Beach for two days (see Spring Break for beach pictures) We had a big fire and roasted hot dogs and s'mores while at the beach. During their visit we also went out to a yummy frozen custard place, rode bikes, and just enjoyed being together. BUT we have to face the facts for why Matt really came...
FIREWORKS!!!!
The day they arrived Matt and Zach came and ate lunch at our house but then set off with JR for a couple hours of firework shopping. The next morning, they did several more hours of fireworks shopping. Yea, for our state allowing many types of fireworks. We had days of great firework shows, even during the daylight hours when the boys just couldn't wait any longer!
Well, the actual Fourth involved more then just fireworks. We started the day still at the beach. So,we walked and play on the beach before heading home after lunch. Then, the girls played in the sprinkler. (The boys were lighting off fireworks, of course!)
Then we headed to the neighborhood barbecue.
The all American picnic.
They had a HUGE game of Twister!
There was Guitar Hero on a movie screen.
Then the show began.
The kids loved it. Eventually, we had so many people the road was blocked. There were at least five rows of lawn chairs in the road, and our lawn had several blankets covering it. We had star necklaces, glow bracelets, firework snacks, and patriotic music to accompany the show.
The show was AWESOME! It lasted for 2 1/2 hours! The fireworks flew high, sparkled, shimmered and banged! Matt even said the night exceeded his expectations. That's all I wanted to hear.
BUT after all that fun, here is a sample of how all of us felt. EXHAUSTED!
(Uncle Matt, please,please come again next year!!!)
We hope you all had a great Fourth. We feel so blessed to live in this great land where we have so many freedoms. God has truly had a hand in creating this nation. GOD BLESS THE USA!
6 comments:
All I can say is WOW! I want to move to your neighborhood! That was quite the supply of TNT you had. I'm sure the people of Vancouver appreciated you putting on a good show since the fort Vancouver show was canceled. I know what we're doing next year, you can count on us.
It looks like you had loads of fun on the 4th. The Brothers Z should take that show on the road!
Sounds like so much fun--what an extravaganza you had! I'd say count me in too next year but I'd probably be lying, so I'll instead say hope you continue to have fun like that again next year!
My favorite pictures are the HUGE pile of fireworks (really??) and the bummies in the air playing twister. Gotta love a good game of twister!
I second Vonnie...the fireworks look awesome and living in a state where they're not allowed I'm doubly impressed.
Why do men turn into children around the 4th? We drive all the way to New Mexico to get the REAL fireworks! My hubby gets this crazy look in his eye when dusk comes...he knows it's time for matches and a show. Sigh...we love it, but it's a little disturbing!
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