4th of July fun!

We got up had breakfast then got dress and walked down to the parade yes that's right we get to walk to the parade because it goes passed the end of our street. The kids and a blast.

We sat with friends & family. After the parade we went down to the river and walked around. It was really hot so we took the boys home for a bit and let Braydon have a nap that he really needed badly.

After Braydon woke up from a most needed nap we had a BBQ that we needed to get to. So I got everything that we needed and out the door we went. It was really nice to let the kids just run around and play all after noon while us grown-ups sat and talked while eating some really good food.

After the BBQ we had lots of time before the fireworks later that night so we went and saw a friend and then picked up some things for Braydon's birthday party which will be on the 7th.

So at about 8:30 we packed up what we would need for the kids and made our way to the spot that we like to sit and watch the fireworks. We had about an hour and a half before they stared so we just let the kids run a play. We sit in a field every year so that we are not so close it works out really well because the fireworks are not to loud and you don't have to have your neck all the way back just to see them. The very best part about where we sit is that we get out right away and don't have to sit and wait on cars after words.

The fireworks were really pretty. I am so thankful that I was able to spend that night with my husband and kids. I would not want it any other way. Here is a BIG thanks to all those who have lost their lives or given a part of themselves for the sake of Independence. I am truly proud to be an American!!
The boys did pretty well for their age. Corbin is one that when he is tired everything and anything will bother him so after like 15 minutes he was ready to call it good. Braydon is one that will fight it as long as he can, he sat there for the whole thing very well. After it was over before we could even get all of our stuff together Braydon was trying to get in the car, he was so ready to go it was pretty funny. Corbin and Braydon were so ready for bed that night it was so nice to have them both go to bed with out a fight.