The day started off cloudy and blah. We did some things around the house and the yard and kept hoping the sun would come out. It didn't, so Nana and Grampy came over to our house and we ate here. Alan made a delicious brisket in his new smoker and we made a festive cherry and blueberry pie per Caroline's request. After we filled our bellies the shy cleared up and we headed to the marina. The evening weather was just perfect! We loaded up the boat and headed out to watch the fireworks. This time George and Gramma came with us which was a lot of fun. The kids were really good and were patient as we waited for the sun to set and the fireworks to start. Afterwards, we headed back to the marina and set off the last remaining Chinese lanterns that we had leftover from last year. Caroline's friend from school, Hallie, was there with her family so they lit them together. They did some sparklers and then we took two very sleepy children back home. The adults were very sleepy too! It was a lot of fun spending the holiday all together and sharing a Caroline's first time using a sparkler and George's first time on the boat at night and watching the fireworks !
Caroline's first sparkler
Headed out
Gorgeous evening
Instead of his typical cheesy grin and excited squeals,
George quietly watched the fireworks and made little "O"
faces which was super cute.
My cuddly fireworks partner
Nature's show, Venus & Jupiter side by side
Sending off the first lantern
Away it goes...
Lantern with the help of friends
This cracks me up, look at little George's face just below
the sparkler light. He SO wanted to go home and had had enough, but he
was so good and so patient so his sister could finish her fun and enjoy a S'more.
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