Let's Try That Again

Our Fourth of July celebration was great.  We spent it with family friends in a cooler, coastal community that allows fireworks.  Everyone brought their own meat to grill and then a dish to share with the group so there was enough food to feed an army.  The couple who hosted the party have two daughters, 5 and 3, so they rented one of those bounce houses (picture below).  The kids had SO much fun in that thing.  It was worth every dime they spent on it.  I don't think I saw it empty except when all the kids were eating dinner.

Speaking of the kids, there were 12 kids under the age of 8 playing from about 2:00 in the afternoon until after 10:00 at night when the fireworks ended and I tell you, I didn't hear even a tiny bit of unhappiness the entire day.  Those kids got along so well it was a joy to be around them.  The only tears that were shed came when two of the little boys knocked  heads in the bounce house.  They were properly hugged and given something cold to drink before dashing back for more. 

I'm posting pictures of the day...  I was going to post earlier and managed to get one picture in my entry, which by the way is of my son, Bryan and granddaughter, Megan.  I ran out of time and thought I had deleted that entry but, whoops, I didn't.  I imagine it looks sort of lost and alone with no explanation about the picture and no story to go along with it.

 My daughter, Cari and son, Bryan

 Nathan in the bounce house.

 Andrew ready to slide.

 Cari and Megan

 The kids on the jungle gym.  Megan is sliding down and Andrew is climbing up.

 Andrea and Bud - Our hosts for the day.

 A good shot of the bounce house.

 Mr. Smily Pants - Matthew at 3 1/2 months. 

 Another cute one of Matthew talking to me.

 All the little girls with a make up kit.

 Nathan giving grandma his best smile.

 Andrew going up the gym.  Look at those shorts!  Just cracked me up.

 Mission accomplished, now he's coming down.

 At night, waiting for the fireworks.  We had our chairs set up at the end of the driveway.

 Bryan and his friend, Mike would set the fireworks on the ladder and light them.  It made for a better view of the sparkle.

 More of the crowd. 

  One of the displays.  Wooooooo 

Well, that's pretty much a photo essay of our day.  We had a wonderful time with friends and family.  The perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July!