We had a very fun 4th this year! Jeremy's family came over to our house to have a BBQ and do fireworks. We had a total of 9 adults and 4 kids running around. Jer's grandma came too, who is going on 90 yrs. old. It was good to have her there with us, especially so she could see the great-grandkids. While the ladies were supervising the kids and cleaning up dinner, the guys (and Jess) played Rock Band. Rock Band has been a hit around our place lately. It's great entertainment. Anyways, we finally made it out to do some fireworks around 8. Mainly, they were ones the little kids could enjoy (and the big kids, like Jeremy). Things like sparklers, tanks, smoke bombs, stuff like that...The big show was still awaiting though. At the park, around the corner from our house, everyone in the neighborhood brings their BIG fireworks and lets them off there. So, the field is lined with people and it's a really awesome show. We didn't even buy any big ones this year, knowing we didn't have to. We just mooched off of everyone else! Somebody in our neighborhood owns a firework stand, so we got a pretty amazing show from him. I actually didn't stay the whole time, due to tired, and complaining children. It was very loud and Sam didn't' enjoy that part at all. After the big show, I managed to get the kids down, despite all the bangs and explosive sounds all around us still. The party didn't end there though. I ended up with a basement full of boys (they recruited from the park) continuing to play Rock Band until the wee hours of at least 1 a.m. It was fine by me, as long as the kids weren't woken up. Luckily, they weren't. Now, I'm exhausted, but I think it was worth it! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July like we did!
Samantha, with her cousin, Taylee. Their matching shirts came from Grandma Klein!
The Klein kids!
Running through the smoke seemed to be fun, but very stinky.
Parker with his first attempt at a firework.
Aunt Jessi is the best! She's great with the kids :)
Sam had a great time the sparklers, until she got burned! It was small, but very traumatizing.
Parker trying out a sparkler with Mom.
Watching all the fireworks at the park. It was so fun, but loud and crazy! Parker actually left his earplugs in, most of the time.
We did have a great 4th with you guys. Thank you so much for hosting. We love your new place! I am so glad our kids get along so well, and we all have fun together. I really and truly cannot stop thinking about that chocolate trifle! I am so glad that it's in your fridge, and not mine.
ReplyDeleteWe had a pretty good 4th too. Just like your kids, mine didn't last very long. Tyler also got a little burn that traumtized him. Marylinn set a bush on fire and that traumatized her. We will have more fun with that stuff next year I think. Anyway, I am glad that you had a good time and it sounds like you have a great neighborhood!
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