Independence Day Weekend

The 4th of July landed on a Sunday this year which was kind of a bummer for our kids because a couple of our traditions of going to our neighborhood parade/party and the pool party were off the docket this year.  We did take them to watch the fireworks in Bethlehem.  We sat right on the street because Paul couldn't walk to our normal spot.  Our car is actually right behind our chairs so he didn't have to walk anywhere.  It ended up being a perfect location to see the fireworks lighting up the sky!  They were especially good this year so we oohed and ahhed the night away! 

I think Rachel looks like a model in this picture.  I couldn't figure out what was going on with her multi-colored outfit for church on Sunday morning until she reminded me it was the fourth of July and she was donning red, white and blue to show her patriotism. 

All the kids are anxiously awaiting the first boom from the sky.  It took a while! 

The next day was a holiday for us so we went to our ward party.  It was sooooooooo hot.  You can tell by looking at the kids.  But they still had fun playing with their friends, and participating in the activities.  We also went to the pool to cool off later that day.