Independance Day

Once again, Mike made his trek up to South Carolina to pick up fireworks for our annual 4th of July bbque. In the past we've invited several families over for dinner and the "show", but this year we just had the Crosby's, Sampson's and the Howell's over. This was the first time that we've done fireworks in this house, and I was a little worried as to how well it would go over. The "fallout" from the exploding fireworks, can be kind of messy and our neighbors can be pretty uptight.

We had a delicious dinner that would have made any relief society proud, along with a pinata, snaps and sparklers for the kids, which they absolutely loved. As soon as it was dark Mike and the boys went down the back and lit up the fireworks. I have to say that eventhough it was a great show, I was super nervous, especially after one firework , instead of going up, flew sideways right at the neighbors window. Luckily no damage was done, but I was pretty stressed that something was going to explode or be set on fire. Everyone enjoyed the show, and Mike vowed that next year it would be bigger and better. I think I might need to start anti-anxiety medication before then..... Ryan Howells and the kids watching small firecrackers.

Hailey trying to bust open the pinata.

Will, Gabby, Kira and Hailey anxiously awaiting their turn for the pinata.

Braxton's turn. In trying to figure out where the pinata was he tapped it lightly, which ended up counting as his turn, he was bummed, but was a good sport about it. Which is good, cause had he hit it hard it would have for sure busted it open and no one else would have had a turn.

Everyone watching the pinata....

Candy frenzy!!

The boys and sparklers.

Hailey

Fireworks!!!!

Pictures curteousy of Kristine