Happy 4th of July!

Fun watching the fireworks together

Cambria's 1st firework show- she was so happy!

Avalyn and Cambria sharing a chair! I think that's popcorn in her teeth!


Gavin of course is always having Fun!

Gavin acting like a firework- the picture didn't really catch him jumping up in the air with his arms and legs spread out while the fireworks went off behind him, but he still is so cute

You know that phrase in the National Anthem that says"and the bombs bursting in air...", well the people in Omaha, Nebraska take that phrase seriously every 4th of July. Yes that's right fire works are legal! It is quite a fun little tradition, fire work stands are everywhere supporting every kind of group you can think of and there is no doubt that no matter where you live in Nebraska there is going to be a show. We talked about going to see fire works tonight, but after a long day getting ready for our party this evening and then having 10 adults and 13 kids come over, we didn't really feel like moving- but of course we had promised Gavin fireworks- then around 9:15 we started hearing it. We all walked out to the back yard sat down in the lawn chairs and watched the firework show provided by our neighbors and the rest of Omaha. The kids were so excited, even Cambria enjoyed sitting outside with everyone. Gavin and Avalyn were jumping up and down and when Gavin said "these are the greatest fireworks ever" Kyle and I looked at eachother and knew we were just fine here at home. We didn't have to spend a dime on gass or fireworks and no energy to put 3 tired kids in the car. It was such a beautiful night and it is times like this, that we love being here. We had a wonderful time with our friends, with family so far away it is such a blessing to have friends to share holidays with. It still sounds like a war is being faught outside and it is 11 pm, but the kids are asleep and the house is clean and life is wonderful this 4th of July! God Bless America!