Independence Day!

What a dreary, dreary day! As tradition dictates, we went to our dear friends, Ray & Joy's house to celebrate the 4th. In past the tradition included swimming in their pool, cooking out, lighting sparklers and then the men having their "fire fun" and setting off fireworks. This year my brothers Scott and Brent joined us with their significant others (Paula & Bridget respectively)and of course my niece Leegan. Fun.

So this year I had to wear jeans! Yes, JEANS. It was chilly and sprinkled much of the afternoon. There was some swimming done by crazy kids who apparently don't mind the freezing cold water and the freezing cold air that hits them when they get out. We were still able to enjoy the loads of food we had...just in the dryness of the garage. Eventually the rain stopped long enough to light sprarklers and...

The men were still able to build a HUGE bonfire to throw fire crackers in and the fireworks were unrivaled! My, how they love fire. We enjoyed them amidst a few wayward fireworks that had us running but what a good time with friends and family!