4th of July

We enjoyed getting together with Nana, Grandpa, and the Caldwells for a lunch cookout on the 4th of July! 

We headed up to the cemetery to watch the fireworks display in our part of town. Maybe next year we'll fight the crowds and head downtown so we can see the whole show since we only see above the treeline from where we watch. The people across the street from the cemetery actually put on a great show while we waited. After working the TNT fireworks tent, we have a greater appreciation for the cost of fireworks (and know that ones that leave the ground are illegal to buy in VA!). We should've tossed $20 at them!

For the 2nd year, we bought a few fireworks from the youth group tent. Chris was armed with the hose last year and this year as well. Before we headed to the cemetery, we'd seen Whiskers in the backyard with a few baby skunks so we're hopeful that the fireworks scared them off (we haven't seen them since then, at least!!). They were nose to nose, so apparently they were too little to spray (thankfully!!).

This octopus was pretty cool!!

Owen also was pretty excited about this sword. At the tent, Addi was the pro at selling them. Owen was pleased though!

Willow made a yummy, festive pie! It sure is nice to have a 2nd baker in the house!